50th SESSION OF THE UPR WORKING GROUP
Statement Norway
on the on the human rights situation in Honduras
delivered by Ms. Eli Marie SMEDSRUD
First Secretary, Human Rights
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7 November 2025
President,
Norway welcomes the adoption of the Safe House Act for victims of gender-based violence and of the Law for the selection of candidates to the Supreme Court. However, we remain concerned about the high level of violence, threats, killings, and arbitrary detention faced by human rights defenders., [, and the generalized impunity of these cases.]
Norway recommends that Honduras:
- Ensure free and fair elections for all, upholding constitutional rights, and avoiding extensions of the state of exception.
2.Strengthen the National System for the Protection of human rights defenders, journalists, social communicators, and justice operators, [by providing sufficient resources, trained personnel and ensuring effective risk response.]
3.Ensure independent investigations and accountability for crimes against human rights defenders, journalists, Indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants, and LGBT+ persons.
4.Implement the Safe House Act and Law against gender-based violence.
Thank you.