Impact of Abortion Ban on Rape Survivors in Honduras

Fausia, a rape survivor from Honduras, was denied an abortion due to the country's absolute abortion ban. She reported the country to the UN for violating her rights. Despite facing threats and harassment, she sought justice and is fighting to lift the ban.

Forced Motherhood in Honduras: Woman Reports Country to UN for Abortion Ban

An Indigenous woman in Honduras reported her country to the UN Human Rights Committee for denying her an abortion after she was raped. The country's absolute abortion ban has led to 'forced motherhood' for many women and girls. This case highlights human rights violations resulting from the criminalization of essential health services.

Arrest of American Citizen for Alleged Triple Murder in Honduras

American citizen Gilbert Reyes Bermúdez arrested in the Dominican Republic for allegedly killing three women in Roatán, Honduras. Plans to evacuate Americans in Haiti by the State Department. Highest rate of femicide in Honduras among Latin American countries and fifth highest in the world.

Honduran Ex-President Convicted of Drug Trafficking

Former president of Honduras convicted of drug trafficking charges in New York after being described as the man who "paved a cocaine superhighway to the United States" by a U.S. government attorney.