Honduras
Honduras is among the countries with the highest homicide rates in the world with 75% of murders committed with weapons – a figure significantly higher than the global average. The prevalence of firearms feeds into the country's problems with organised crime and criminal gangs.
Honduran firearms regulations are weak and lead to delays in the processing of ballistics data, the disappearance of critical information, and ineffective use of this data to prosecute criminals.
Since 2017, with the support of the US Government, HALO has been working with the Honduran Ministry of Defence, the Public Prosecutor's Office and the National Police to create a safer future for the people of Honduras.
HALO works in the area of Security Sector Reform, working on weapons and ammunition management (WAM) to destroy obsolete weapons and ammunition, and to prevent unplanned explosions and the diversion of firearms to organised crime. At the same time, we strive to ensure the meaningful participation of women and other minority groups in the security forces.
As part of our work, we deliver specialised courses in the handling of small arms, ammunition, and run explosive ordnance disposal training. These courses equip officers to adopt best practices in line with international standards for small arms and ammunition.
Our Work
Managing weapons and ammunition
HALO, with the support of the United States Government, is working with the Honduran Public Ministry and National Police to create a safer future for the people of Honduras. Together, we are establishing a transparent weapons destruction program and assisting with upgrading weapons stores to ensure they are secure. To make the project sustainable, we are complementing these activities with a series of weapons storage and stockpile management training courses, ensuring the armed forces in Honduras have the skills to deal with the problem independently in the years to come.
OUR IMPACT
With funding from the United States Government we work with the Honduran local authorities to destroy and manage weapons and ammunition and build a safer future for local people.
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Our Work in HONDURAS is Funded By:
The Government of the United States
