This is a voluntary, not-for-profit, non-partisan, non-government organization governed by the Steering Committee. Its main objectives are to provide a neutral, objective and multi-partisan space and forum for women to discuss, caucus and build consensus positions on issues and concerns that they consider important to the political, social and economic well-being of Belize through their lens; to build coalitions with a broad base of woman and women’s organizations nationally, regionally and international that have similar objectives; to educate the populace on the need for gender equality and men and women’s equal participation in decision-making processes both in the public and private arenas; to advocate for policy and legislative change to advance the cause of equality between women and man in the political and other decision-making processes; to build strong , constructive and sustainable relationships with woman elected and appointed officials at all level of political parties , government and in all sectors; to monitor government policies and programs that have implications to women’s participation in the political and decision-making processes and to the social and economic well-being of Belize; and to promote research, collect data and compile statistics, plan and implement programs and activities centered on increasing women participation in the political and other decision-making processes.