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Gang violence is forcing people from the North of Central America to flee their homes
UNHCR is on the ground aiding displaced Central American families, but resources are stretched too thin. Your gift will offer hope for a safe future.
The UN Refugee Agency is working closely with over 70 partners and governments in the NCA region to strengthen protection alternatives and encourage long term solutions for people forced to flee. Through the MIRPS (Regional Comprehensive Protection and Solutions Framework), UNHCR undertakes the following activities:
A girl from Honduras stands outside of her room in Tapachula, Mexico after fleeing gang violence.
Minors
Unaccompanied minors make up a large portion of those seeking refuge from the North of Central America. They undertake treacherous journeys alone to avoid gang recruitment and face heightened risks of being kidnapped, trafficked, raped or killed.
LGBTI
LGBTI people are also fleeing violence and persecution in the region. As of November 2019, at least 88 percent of LGBTI asylum seekers from the NCA reported having suffered sexual and gender-based violence in their home countries.
Caravans
Caravans - massive population movements - have become a popular method of migration for people fleeing the North of Central America. In January 2020, a caravan of 8,500 people departed from Honduras, causing a humanitarian crisis at the Guatemala-Mexico border.