The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Honduras has increased more than eight-fold over the past decade, yet assistance from governmental and non-governmental organizations has been...Show moreThe number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Honduras has increased more than eight-fold over the past decade, yet assistance from governmental and non-governmental organizations has been lacking. By contrast, Colombia’s internal displacement crisis has been handled much more comprehensively through numerous IDP support projects. The present thesis investigates whether these Colombian IDP support projects could also be implemented in Honduras to alleviate the crisis there. Specifically, two such projects were used as case studies, with their applicability to the Honduran context being assessed using Williams and Dzhekova’s (2014) Framework for evaluating transferability and applicability of policy initiatives. The analysis found that while many elements of Colombian IDP support projects are transferable to Honduras, the country faces certain challenges to a larger extent than Colombia, affecting project transferability negatively. These challenges include the comparatively weak institutionalization of indigenous administrations, higher corruption and potential for instability in political institutions, lower levels of education and community strength among IDPs, and fewer skilled staff in local state institutions. This thesis thus recommends adaptation of the project elements affected by these challenges to increase the chances of success for IDP support projects in Honduras.Show less
Indigenous women environmental human rights defenders are essential for protecting and preserving nature on earth. However, the lethal violence against them is a substantial problem in Latin...Show moreIndigenous women environmental human rights defenders are essential for protecting and preserving nature on earth. However, the lethal violence against them is a substantial problem in Latin America. Nevertheless, there is almost no media coverage of the atrocities happening there. The murder of Berta Cáceres in Honduras is one of the first cases to receive substantial international media attention. This thesis argues that the international media intended to influence the Honduran government to start an investigation into the murder of Berta Cáceres and prosecute her assailants for achieving justice.Show less
Honduras, as part of the Central American Integration System, trades with the European Union. In return, the European Union uses its normative power to promote and secure human rights in Honduras....Show moreHonduras, as part of the Central American Integration System, trades with the European Union. In return, the European Union uses its normative power to promote and secure human rights in Honduras. The emergence of China, as an alternative trade partner, puts a strain on the responsiveness of Honduras to EU conditionality.Show less
This thesis deals with the indigenous identity construction of the Honduran Garifuna and their ability to claim collective rights within the Latin American multicultural framework.
