Considered one of the most violent countries in the world, Honduras is also criticized for its neglect of the under 23 year old population and their ever increasing recruitment into the world of organized crime. _ Isabel Soto Mayedo International organisations and local institutions agree that this area is a […]
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Latin American prostitutes fight for their rights
Sex workers across the Latin American continent move a step closer to ending the precarious legal situation of their profession by demanding the legalisation of their work, and the right to pay taxes that could be invested in social policies. _ Miriam Valero Prostitution is the third most lucrative sector […]
Indigenous peoples challenge globalization
Native peoples continue seeing their rights stolen by governments, multinational companies and other supporters of our current political and economic system. Miriam Valero The United Nations Organization estimates that more than 370 million indigenous people are living in different parts of the world, a total of 5,000 peoples in over […]
Violence towards Women: rhetoric in Guatemala
Laws, resolutions and government measures have proven insufficient in putting a stop to the violence faced by Guatemalan women and ensuring those responsible receive appropriate punishment. Julio Fumero In 2008, the Guatemalan parliament passed a law against ‘femicide’ (even though it’s a word you won’t find in a dictionary) as […]