Re-conceptualization of violence in the Northern Triangle

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The Heinrich Böll Foundation has formed the Network of Civil Society Organizations of the Northern Triangle of Central America, as a space for analysis, reflection and contribution among organizations in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, with specialized knowledge on the issue of violence and insecurity in the region. The book “Re-conceptualization of violence in the Northern [...]

Journalism, youth and sports for peace in Honduras

Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Latin America and at the same time, one of the most violent in the world according to the number of homicides registered annually. In this context of institutional fragility, inequality, high levels of poverty, corruption and impunity, there is nevertheless an event that awakens hope in the [...]

Honduras

Polarization and socio-political tensions in Honduras have deepened the gap between the different social sectors, especially among the government and civil society. The fragility of public institutions, impunity, political clientelism, corruption, and the influence of organized crime are the main causes of persistent political violence, criminal violence and socio-environmental conflicts. At the same time the [...]

Honduras: Bringing together rival fan clubs for peace

Sports clubs in Honduras have originally been formed by vulnerable and at-risk youth. Some of these clubs have become violent when supporting their football teams. Interpeace is working together with these fan clubs who are often perceived as troublemakers to initiative a transformation that will turn the young people involved in these groups into change [...]

20th Anniversary Journal No. 1

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No. 1/January-March 2014 This is the first edition of Interpeace’s Anniversary Journal produced and published by Interpeace’s Latin America Office. It features a conversation with Edelberto Torres Rivas, reflections on Interpeace’s past experience in Central America and sports clubs in Honduras.

Youth network established to improve regional communication

Thirty-five youths from Central America took part in a workshop hosted by Interpeace’s Central American Youth Programme. The workshop, which was held in Copan Ruinas, Honduras, invited young people from Interpeace’s network across the region. This included participants from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. Additionally, youth associated with Soleterre, a new partner of Interpeace, [...]

Violent women and violence against women

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The youth gangs of Central America’s Northern Triangle are mainly comprised of men; nevertheless, women are present in multiple ways in the lives of gang members, either as mothers, sisters, girlfriends, friends or fellow gang members. This publication is based on the findings of an exploratory study of the role of women and gender-based relations [...]

Innovative policy recommendations for violence prevention

The Central American region is one of the most dangerous areas of the world. Reports of gangs and youth-related violence continue to make the headlines. Violence is endemic and seems to be deeply-rooted within the societies of Central America. Young people are particularly at risk as victims as well as perpetrators of violence. Governments often [...]

Interpeace joins all those mourning the latest Honduran prison tragedy

On the 15th February, 2012, at least 350 prisoners lost their lives as a result of a prison fire in Comayagua, Honduras. This was the worst prison tragedy Honduras has experienced to date. In 2003, 107 inmates lost their lives in the San Pedro Sual prison facility. In 2004, 66 prisoners lost their lives in [...]

Entornos violentos: Contexto en el que crece la juventud hondureña

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The document analyzes the different forms of violence that are affecting teenagers and Honduran youth today. It also outlines the typical responses to this issue that have been taken so far.

De la prevención local a la nacional: Propuestas para prevenir la violencia que afecta a la juventud en Honduras

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This document outlines a number of policy proposals that have come out of consultations across Honduras. Primary prevention proposals cover domestic and family violence, violence in schools, violence in the community and by the state. Secondary prevention strategies include comprehensive care for vulnerable youth as well as promoting the social reintegration of gang members. Tertiary [...]

Evaluación de medio termino del programa POLJUVE

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This report is a mid-term evaluation of the Interpeace programme on the development of public policies for the prevention of youth violence (POLJUVE) in Central America.