Migdonia Ayestas

Migdonia Ayestas

activist Honduras

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
6,630
Power
17$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Honduras 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 9,904,608 6,630 $25,000 17$
Totals 1 9,904,608 6,630 $25,000 17$
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Recent Mentions

Honduras Honduras: Migdonia 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. 6

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Femicidios en Honduras suben en 2025 y superan cifras de 2024

Honduras Honduras: Migdonia Ayestas highlights the alarming increase in crimes against women and the impunity surrounding these cases. 7

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: "en un ataque de ira e disparó tres veces"

Honduras Honduras: Migdonia 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. 8

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Femicidios superan cifras de 2024 en Honduras

Honduras Honduras: Migdonia Ayestas is the director of the Observatorio de la Violencia and highlights the issue of femicides in Honduras. 8

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Honduras, con 59 mujeres asesinadas, encabeza la cifra de feminicidios en América Latina