Women's Month Activities 2024

Self-Defence & Wellness Class for Women & Girls

On March 23rd, 2024, the Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children in collaboration with United Women's Group (UWG) held a free self-defence and wellness class for women and girls in Orange Walk Town.

This activity was done as part of our Women’s Month activities for 2024 and was a follow-up to an initial class held in November of 2023 for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

“Celebrating Women's Month with Strength, Confidence, and Community Support”

Remarks for Women Empowerment Forum

On March 14th, 2024, H.E. Rossana Briceno gave special remarks at the 2024 Women's Empowerment Forum hosted by the Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) in collaboration with the Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The theme for this year's event was "Her Wealth, Her Worth, Shaping the Future of Finance."

In her remarks, Mrs. Briceno made sure to highlight the important role that women play in shaping the financial landscape of our country, as their contributions to our families, communities, and economy are immense.

This event represented a pivotal moment in advancing gender equality and empowering women in our society. A society where women will no longer be relegated to the sidelines but will be encouraged to reach their fullest economic potential.

Mrs. Briceno noted that she was honored to have had the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of women to gain valuable insights and contribute to meaningful discussions aimed at fostering positive change within our country.

Collaboration to Provide Lunch for 50 Elderly Members

The Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children in collaboration with United Women's Group (UWG) Orange Walk Central and HelpAge Orange Walk provided lunch to 50 elderly members of the Orange Walk community.

This initiative was done as a part of our office's Women's Month activities for 2024. It was a pleasure for us to work together to provide our elderly population with a nutritious meal.

Special Envoy’s Women’s Month Awards

On March 21st, 2024, the Special Envoy proudly presented awards to Aumarie Hyde and Michele Irving at The Outstanding Women’s Awards 2024.

In recognition of their outstanding contributions, H.E. Rossana Briceno was honored to award them for their exemplary dedication and leadership, inspiring women everywhere to pursue their dreams and make a difference.

Mrs. Irving was present to receive her award at the ceremony, while Mrs. Hyde’s sister received the award on her sister’s behalf.

Girls Empowerment Session for ANRI High School

H.E. Rossana Briceño had the honor of attending a Girls Empowerment Session with the female student body of ANRI (Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute) high school.

This activity in honor of Women's Month was a collaborative effort between the Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children, POWA (Productive Organization for Women in Action), and the administration of ANRI.

The purpose of this activity was to provide the girls with a comprehensive session on their bodies with a view to develop lifelong positive body image and hygiene practices as well as promoting best practices for menstrual health.

At the end of the session, the Office of the Special Envoy provided the girls of ANRI with hygiene kits as a token of our appreciation for their participation in this lesson.

Special thank you to Mrs. Michele Irving, Executive Director of POWA for facilitating the session and to the administration and students of ANRI, for allowing us to see this initiative come to fruition.

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