The Challenge in Honduras:

Honduras faces significant challenges to its democracy and the full participation of women in the country. These include structural violence, gender-based inequalities, land degradation, climate change, and corporate corruption. Women, particularly from Garífuna and Lenca communities, are disproportionately affected by these issues, which also contribute to migration. Despite progress, such as the country being led by its first female President, resistance to anti-democratic assaults and the fight for sovereignty continue.

Our Work and Impact:

Latinas en Poder has a proven track record of strengthening women's leadership and advocating for their rights. We have conducted electoral observation processes in recent elections in Guatemala (2023) and El Salvador (2024). 

Description

• Electoral Observation Mission, Honduras 2025: We are currently planning and organizing our Third Transnational Women's Mission for Electoral Observation in Honduras, scheduled for November 2025. This mission engages 30 to 40 women from various social sectors (jurists, academics, community leaders, professionals) to monitor the participation of Honduran women as voters, candidates, and officials. The mission aims to identify and address challenges to their full participation, including violence against women and the LGBTQI+ community, and to ensure a fair, transparent, and inclusive electoral process with a gender equality focus.

Organization Key Initiatives

• Transnational Summits: We have organized and participated in Transnational Women's Summits for Equality, Inclusion, and Social Justice, bringing together women leaders, activists, philanthropists, and legislators to dialogue on critical issues such as post-COVID recovery, gender and the future of work, climate change, land dispossession, food security, and strategies to dismantle patriarchy.

• Capacity Building and Advocacy: We focus on developing the institutional and technical capacities of our member organizations to build political power, achieve financial autonomy, and promote healing justice. We engage in participatory action research, training, advocacy, and the fostering of social and cooperative economies.

• Addressing the Root Causes of Migration: Our work directly addresses the root causes of migration by contributing to building women's power and advocating for policies that ensure dignified living conditions and safety in their home territories.

Why Your Support is Crucial:

Funding for women's organizations globally is often insufficient, with only a small percentage of overall financing reaching these vital groups. Your donation will directly contribute to:

• Ensuring Fair Elections: Supporting the 2025 Electoral Observation Mission will help guarantee transparency and inclusivity in the Honduran electoral process, promoting greater participation of women in decision-making and electoral representation.

• Strengthening Women's Leadership: Empowering women leaders through training and dialogue, enabling them to advocate for their rights and transform their communities.

• Addressing Systemic Inequalities: Tackling issues like gender-based violence, economic disempowerment, and the impacts of climate change on women in Honduras.

• Building a Sustainable Future: Contributing to long-term solutions that allow women and girls to live in peace and abundance in their ancestral territories.

Call to Action:

Join Latinas en Poder in our commitment to building political power, promoting healing justice, and fostering economic autonomy and sustainability for women in Honduras and across the Americas. Your investment will help us continue our vital work in strengthening democracy and ensuring a more equitable future for all. Your donation directly supports the operation of the Electoral Mission. Please click the Link to open our Donation Platform: 

For more information on how to support our mission, please don't hesitate to contact Nitza Segui at nsegui@latinasenpoder.org. You can also visit our website at www.latinasenpoder.org.

Latinas en Poder General Assembly in Guatemala, September 2024,  was a Total Success 

Economic Sustainability: Promote equitable economic systems that empower women to achieve autonomy, uphold their rights, and foster environments of dignity. Advocate for social justice and peace to create inclusive, thriving communities. 

Our EXPOMujeres was a resounding success! Over 30% of our members drive community sustainability through social solidarity, feminist-cooperative initiatives, and mutualist economies. Member organizations proudly showcased their products at our General Assembly in Guatemala and shared their impactful experiences. Moyután Credit Union joined the EXPO to promote its financial services and educate participants, while the MiCoope Federation of Credit Unions of Guatemala provided valuable sponsorship for the project.

OUR STORY:  The Emergence of Latinas en Poder

Latinas en Poder was born out of our collective concerns for the devastating realities faced by Latina immigrant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing deaths, poverty, and violence against women and girls were central to the conversations we held with Latinas across the United States. From these dialogues, it became clear that we needed to act. We initiated a process to engage and organize Latina organizations in the U.S., creating spaces for collaboration, reflection, and resistance.

A Redefined Strategic Vision Towards Transnationalism

During former Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Guatemala in 2021, we decided to establish a permanent dialogue and take action on the root causes of migration with sister organizations in our countries of origin.  

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(To learn more about this process, please review the Transnational Summit Declaration under the Programs and Vehicles section).