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Honduras: Human rights defenders at serious risk despite State efforts
Spanish
GENEVA / TEGUCIGALPA (11 May 2018) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Michel Forst, has ended a visit to Honduras saying strong, urgent action is needed to ensure protection for those who defend the rights of others.
“Impunity, lack of active participation and collusion between powerful interests are deadly ingredients that have turned Honduras into a dangerous place for human rights defenders,” said Mr. Forst in a statement concluding his 10-day fact-finding mission.
“The creation of a protection mechanism dedicated to human rights defenders, and media and legal professionals was an excellent starting point, but it urgently needs to be strengthened and integrated into a broader approach protecting the defenders of rights in the country,” the UN expert emphasised.
“Too little has been achieved since my predecessor visited the country in 2012. Even worse, environmental and indigenous rights defenders are facing unprecedented risks challenging corruption and collusion between those acting for political gain and companies chasing profit,” he added.
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http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=23081&LangID=E
