On March 24, the National Women's Commission celebrated the 18th Annual Outstanding Women's Award 2023. 25 women from across the country were awarded for their excellent community service to our communities
Once again, several women have been chosen for their outstanding contribution to their communities and for being role models to girls across the country. The National Women’s Commission continues to spearhead this event by recognizing women’s achievement in different field of work and recognizing that we all must be the change we want to see in Belize. These women clearly demonstrate that they were willing to be the change they wanted to see in Belize. Each of them deserves our admiration and respect because they have served Belize well. They have opted to share their gifts and skills so that their communities could benefit. They have opened their hearts to those around them and have gifted them with their own lights. Other agencies and organizations have been invited to honor and acknowledge women for the outstanding contributions they have made to the organization or to the community. It is because of these women and the many others like them that we celebrate this Month.
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Did you know that lockdown measures and school closures affect girls and women differently across the world and may have long-term negative effects and consequences? Although it became apparent that with COVID-19, the mortality rates were higher for men than for women, it is still women who are more likely to bear the brunt of the social and economic consequences of the pandemic including Gender-Based Violence.
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Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. Globally 1 in every 3 women has suffered from violence in her life; and out of 10 women, 6 are killed by their partners or family members. According to the Multiple IndicatorCluster Survey 2015-2016, in Belize, almost an equal proportion of men and women (1 in 20 or approx. 5%) believes a husband is justified in hitting or beating his wife.
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