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.
However, a State of Emergency, Quarantine and Self-Isolation Restrictions are not an excuse for violence. If you are currently experiencing gender-based violence at home, reach out via our Hotline System or our Safe Shelter that are both accessible throughout the country by calling 0-800-A-WAY-OUT or 911 or by sending a text/ WhatsApp message to +501-672-9628 which will be answered by either the police or operators 24/7.
Say no to VIOLENCE and keep our communities and country safe.
Victims of gender-based violence now have an additional hotline to call for assistance. The National Women’s Commission with funding from the Spotlight Initiative and technical support from UNFPA, launched the second 0-800 Gender-based Violence hotline on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the Eastern Division Police Department on Queen Street, Belize City.
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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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