A Study Reveals How Violence Threatens Educational Centres in Honduras
A study conducted by the Honduran National Committee of Teachers, with support from UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and Save the Children, reveals how violence is forcing many teachers to abandon both their homes and workplaces, putting education in Honduras at serious risk. Over 300 teachers have been forcibly displaced, and nearly 1,500 are currently in high-risk situations, particularly in departments such as Cortés, Olancho, and Francisco Morazán.
Schools have become spaces of vulnerability: threats, extortion, theft, assaults, and even cases of sexual harassment against male and female teachers have been reported. Due to their visibility and community role, teachers are direct targets of criminal groups, which often clash with school norms and carry out reprisals. The impact is especially severe for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and teachers with disabilities.
The report reveals that between 2016 and 2024, almost 500 teachers were forced to leave their homes and schools because of violence. This highlights just how serious the situation is for education in Honduras. In response, the study recommends implementing rapid protection protocols, safe relocation, psychological support, and self-defence training. The goal is to stop violence from driving teachers out of classrooms, and to make sure students can enjoy their right to a safe and decent education.
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[Translated from Spanish]
7th October 2025
