Children and families are running for their lives in Northern Central America
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| After an act of violence tore her family apart, Rosa was forced to flee her home in Honduras with her two youngest children. Within 24 hours they had become part of the ‘silent crisis’ of families from Northern Central America fleeing intimidation, assault and murder by organised criminal gangs. Despite her grief and the hardships she faced, Rosa was determined to find safety for her children and rebuild their lives. |
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| | | 5 ways we're unlocking the power of refugee women & girls | | With your support, UNHCR is working hard to assist women and girls forced to flee their homes, building on their resilience to help them overcome barriers and thrive. | | Learn more → |
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| Did you know? | | The age of recruitment by the criminal gangs, or maras, in Northern Central America is from age 10 or 11 and beyond. Whilst younger children are often forced to be informants. |
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