Project: Strengthen, Empower, Enforce Human Rights

SeeHR

Overview

From 2017 to 2020, the SeeHR Project will work 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.

Updates and Highlights

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)

Synergies

During project implementation, HPPB collaborates with:

Village Alcaldes and Chairmans
Ministry of Education (schools in the area)
Ministry of Health (clinics in the area)

Time frame

Start: December 2017

Finish: November 2020

Duration: 36 months

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This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Humana People to People Belize and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union

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