Migdonia Ayestas
HondurasactivistFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Migdonia Ayestas is the director of the Observatorio de la Violencia at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH). She has been vocal about the alarming rates of feminicide in Honduras, a country that leads Latin America in this tragic statistic. In 2025, she reported that at least 59 women have been violently killed, emphasizing the need for targeted strategies to address gender-based violence and calling for authorities to respond effectively to this escalating crisis. Ayestas has raised concerns about societal attitudes towards women and the education of girls, highlighting the urgent need for change in a nation where the majority of femicides remain unsolved.
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Migdonia Ayestas is the coordinator of the OV-Unah and has raised concerns about the violence against women.
Esto dijo el acusado de matar a garrotazos a su pareja en ColónHonduras· 2026-06-22
Migdonia Ayestas explained that particular and multiple homicides occur more frequently where there is drug trafficking and gang activity.
Más de 500 muertos en 146 masacres en Gobierno de CastroHonduras· 2026-01-16
Migdonia Ayestas is the director of the Violence Observatory at IUDPAS and highlighted the alarming statistics of violence against women.
violencia contra mujeres supera cifras de 2024, según IUDPASHonduras· 2025-11-26
Migdonia Ayestas stated that the number of deployed agents does not meet the real security needs of the population.
San Pedro Sula tiene menos de un policía por mil habitantesHonduras· 2025-11-04
Migdonia Ayestas is the director of the Observatorio de la Violencia de the Universidad Nacional Autónoma (Unah) and discusses the ongoing violence in Honduras.
Observatorio de la Violencia de la UnahHonduras· 2025-09-05Migdonia Ayestas is the director of the Observatory of Violence at the National Autonomous University of Honduras and highlights the increasing trend of femicides in the country.
Femicidios en Honduras suben en 2025 y superan cifras de 2024Honduras· 2025-07-09
Migdonia Ayestas, directora del Observatorio Nacional de la Violencia de la UNAH, considera que estas cifras incrementan la percepción de inseguridad.
Honduras registra 18 masacres con 64 muertos en 2025Honduras· 2025-06-18
Migdonia Ayestas highlights the alarming increase in crimes against women and the impunity surrounding these cases.
"en un ataque de ira e disparó tres veces"Honduras· 2025-06-13Migdonia Ayestas highlighted the alarming increase in crimes against women in Honduras.
Hombre asesina a su expareja tras negarse a volver con élHonduras· 2025-06-13
Migdonia Ayestas highlights the alarming increase in crimes against women in Honduras.
“Espero que ese hombre reciba todo el peso de la ley”: padre de Yolany HerreraHonduras· 2025-06-13Migdonia Ayestas, directora del Observatorio de la Violencia de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, advirtió que estas cifras reflejan una situación crítica que requiere una respuesta urgente.
Femicidios superan cifras de 2024 en HondurasHonduras· 2025-05-12Migdonia Ayestas is the director of the Observatory of Violence at the National Autonomous University of Honduras.
Las muertes múltiples aumentan, con 36 víctimas más que en 2024Honduras· 2025-05-01
Migdonia Ayestas expressed concern over the increase in violence in recent months.
una venganza es el móvil de crímenes en CopánHonduras· 2025-04-14
Migdonia Ayestas is the director of the Observatorio de la Violencia and highlights the issue of femicides in Honduras.
Honduras, con 59 mujeres asesinadas, encabeza la cifra de feminicidios en América LatinaHonduras· 2025-03-19