U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Today, on International Anticorruption Day, we reaffirm our commitment to prevent and combat corruption globally. Corruption obstructs economic growth and development, facilitates transnational crime, and fuels terrorism, robbing citizens around the world of their basic rights. Corruption enables and sustains autocratic leaders, weakens faith ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 9 December, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, Statements, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, transparency
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Delegations from the United States and Honduras held the sixth meeting of the Bilateral Human Rights Working Group on April 30 in Tegucigalpa. This latest session of the Working Group brought together high-level U.S. and Honduran government officials to collaborate on improving the human ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 May, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, human rights, security
Ambassador Nikki Haley will travel to Honduras and Guatemala February 26 – March 1 to underscore the United States’ strong ties and partnership with those countries. Ambassador Haley will meet with government and civil society leaders to highlight U.S. partnerships in the region focusing on anti-corruption and counternarcotic efforts. In addition, she will engage with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 23 February, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, narcotrafficking, transparency
This week, the U.S. Embassy met with members of the Honduran National Police, human rights organizations, and other interested parties to discuss the unfortunate events that transpired at UNAH on September 8. The discussions were productive, and provided these groups the opportunity to share their perspectives on this incident. We will continue to maintain an open dialogue with these groups, and encourage ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Statements, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: civil society, human rights
TEGUCIGALPA – Today is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. In the United States, in Honduras, and around the world, we must all work together to protect the right to peacefully exercise freedom of expression. Journalists and media professionals are a vital part of civil society and play a key role ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 2 November, 2016 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Political Affairs, Statements | Tags: civil society, human rights, media
On behalf of the people and Government of the United States, we condemn the murder of civil society activist Nelson García yesterday. Coming so close to the murder of his colleague Berta Cáceres, his death is cause for particular concern. We expect the Government of Honduras will fulfil its commitment to lead a thorough and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 16 March, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: civil society, human rights
On behalf of the people and government of the United States of America, I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Berta Cáceres, Coordinator of the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), who was murdered early today in her home in Intibucá. We strongly condemn this ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 3 March, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: civil society, human rights
As Prepared for Delivery Good evening, and welcome. It’s a pleasure to welcome everyone here tonight. In the United States, February is Black History Month. Each year we set aside this month to honor the accomplishments of African Americans in every aspect of American society. I want to thank the Trio Experimental Lalo Rojas for ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 11 February, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Speeches | Tags: african american issues, civil society, culture, human rights
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY JOHN KIRBY, SPOKESPERSON The United States welcomes the signing today of an agreement between the Government of Honduras and the Organization of American States establishing the Support Mission Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (known in Spanish as Mision de Apoyo contra ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 19 January, 2016 | Topics: Political Affairs, Statements | Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, Democracy, MACCIH, OAS, transparency
WASHINGTON, DC – In a ceremony at The White House on November 17, First Lady Michelle Obama presented the International Spotlight Award to the Honduran NGO “Organization for Youth Empowerment” (OYE) as part of the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards. Twelve domestic non-profits were also recipients. OYE is the only international organization chosen for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 18 November, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: civil society, youth
It is difficult to overstate the profoundly negative impact that corruption has on society. The abuse of entrusted power for private gain does violence to our values, our prosperity, and even our security. Today is International Anti-Corruption Day, an excellent opportunity to remind ourselves of the scourge of corruption, the need for public sector transparency, ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 9 December, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Policy, Political Affairs, Statements | Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, transparency
This week we celebrate both the International Day of Democracy and the International Day of Peace. I believe it is appropriate that we celebrate these two days together, as democracy and peace are inextricably linked. In my first month here in Honduras, I’ve had the great privilege of meeting many Hondurans who are working to ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 19 September, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Policy, Statements | Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, Democracy, human rights, security, transparency
