SeeHR Project

Overview

From 2017 to 2020, the SeeHR Project is working in 10 communities in the Stann Creek and Toledo districts to improve the overall well-being of the population by enhancing knowledge and  awareness of human rights while contributing to ensuring their protection.

Demographics

• Only a small percentage of human right violations get reported in Belize. 

• Of the incidences reported, most are handled as Neglectful or Biased Investigations, Indigenous Land Rights, Prohibited Immigrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation among others. 

Expected Results

The project will promote human rights and social justice with the aim to:

• Identify vulnerabilities and violations existing in the communities.

• Build up confidence and capacity of individuals who live in constant fear of being abused or violated.  

• Generate empowerment among discriminated and marginalized groups. 

• Give vulnerable groups the opportunity to free themselves from dehumanizing conditions.

• Allow public authorities, leaders and the general public to alter perceptions that cause discrimination and stigma.

Participants

• Families: Women, men,  youth and children

• Community leaders and public authorities

• Vulnerable groups and immigrants

Partners

Technical assistance and support will be provided by:

• Belize Family Life Association (BFLA)

• Human Rights Commission of Belize (HRCB)