From 9-18 September, prosecutors from Honduras are participating in the Specialized Course for Prosecutors on the investigation of Firearms-related Crimes from a Gender Perspective (CEFAF). This course is organized by the United Nations Regional Center for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), in coordination with the “Orlan Arturo Chávez” Training School of the Honduran Prosecutor’s Office.
This course is conducted in a virtual format and aims to raise awareness among public prosecutors and support staff about the importance of incorporating the gender perspective into the design of legal strategies and the development of case theories in investigations of crimes against women involving the presence of firearms.
“The organization of this course was motivated by a deeply concerning issue: femicide, particularly the use of firearms in the commission of this grave crime. The extremely high rate of impunity for these offences is unacceptable. We must improve in this area. As prosecutors, t is in your hands to conduct thorough investigations that lead to arrests and subsequent convictions in the courts”, emphasized the representative of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Honduras.
The Course for Prosecutors on the Investigation of Firearms-related Cases from a Gender Perspective (CEFAF) encourages exchange and participation. It aims to understand the experiences, good practices, and challenges faced by the Honduran Prosecutor’s Office in applying a gender perspective during investigations.
The CEFAF is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly Goals 5 and 16. These goals aim to eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls and to reduce illicit arms flows.
This activity is part of the SALIENT (Saving Lives Entity) in Honduras, implemented by UNLIREC (as the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs’ regional center) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).