National Women’s Commission Demands Action on Child Sexual Abuse

On the heels of those two alleged incidents, the National Women’s Commission is raising its voice loud and clear tonight, calling for urgent, united action to end the sexual abuse of children in Belize. With over a hundred reported cases of unlawful sexual intercourse in just the past year, and experts warning that many more go unreported, the commission says it’s time to confront what they’re calling a ‘silent epidemic.’ Chairperson Kristina Romero says the abuse thrives in secrecy and shame, and it’s time to break that silence. The commission is urging schools, communities, and government leaders to step up with stronger laws, better education, and more support for survivors. The Commission’s stance is firm and resonant: every child deserves to be safe, heard, and protected.