As a pillar of #planBelize, the OSE has implemented programs to ensure the rights and protection of women and children in Belize. This has led to ongoing domestic abuse informational sessions and legal clinics for women held across Belize and in partnership with the MHDFIPA. 

These empowerment and sensitization sessions focused on educating women on gender-based violence, recognizing its different forms, and understanding the laws for legal redress and services available to women and girls who are survivors of and dealing with gender-based violence (GBV) situations. The OSE worked with the Bar Association to have multiple lawyers attend the sessions to provide free legal counsel to the women and educate them on their rights.

Since building awareness is key in our work to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, the OSE in collaboration with Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) and the Spotlight Initiative also held sessions that engage our boys and girls to increase their awareness of the dynamics of GBV. In a session held at the Orange Walk Technical High School, topics such as navigating societally assigned roles, determining your value system, navigating relationships, managing anger, and effective communication. were discussed. By involving youths early in the discussion on gender, stereotypes, and managing emotions, these sessions and workshops help to change and shape mindsets for the future which has become an important pillar in the fight against GBV.