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Human Rights Crisis in Honduras

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the escalating violence and impunity in Honduras, specifically targeting indigenous leaders, environmental activists, and LGBTI individuals.
10 14.04.2016
Other
environment
human rights
social policy
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The motions condemn the escalating violence and killings of human rights defenders in Honduras.
  • There is a high level of impunity regarding the investigation of murders, including those of prominent leaders like Berta Cáceres.
  • The motions demand respect for indigenous rights, specifically the requirement for prior and informed consent regarding land projects.
  • Extreme violence and hate crimes against the LGBTI community are a major concern.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of indigenous rights defenders & LGBTI peoples MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras and the situation of human rights defenders MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras, the situation of human rights defenders MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of human rights defenders MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of human rights defenders MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of Human rights defenders MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of Human Rights Defenders Honduras: situation of human rights defenders
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