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Sexual and Reproductive Rights
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Secularism
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Child, Early and Forced Marriage and Unions
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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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Comprehensive Sexuality Education
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
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Youth Friendly Services
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Abortion
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Maternal Mortality Prevention
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Compassionate Delivery
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HIV/Aids
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Specialized Services for Gender Based Violence
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Accountability
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The current legal framework (Constitution, penal codes, primary laws, secondary laws, jurisprudence) recognizes and guarantees the following rights:
To health and to the benefits of scientific progress
open/closeDocument Notes Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy 2002 The right to comprehensive sexuality education and information on sexual and reproductive health has not been recognized and guaranteed in Belize. However, there seems to be a movement towards it according to the National Women’s The Revised National Gender Policy, Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy 2002 and HECOPAB Strategic Plan 2009-2011.
The right to comprehensive sexuality education and information on sexual and reproductive health has not been recognized and guaranteed in Belize. However, there seems to be a movement towards it according to the National Women’s The Revised National Gender Policy, Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy 2002 and HECOPAB Strategic Plan 2009-2011.
The right to comprehensive sexuality education and information on sexual and reproductive health has not been recognized and guaranteed in Belize. However, there seems to be a movement towards it according to the National Women’s The Revised National Gender Policy, Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy 2002 and HECOPAB Strategic Plan 2009-2011.
Constitution of Belize To equality, and equal legal protection: Contained within the Preamble (b), s.3 (a) - “and the protection of the law”, s.6(1) - “All persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law” and s.16 - discriminatory treatment.
To live free of all forms of discrimination based on their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sexual characteristics: Sex under s.3 and 16(3) and the Constitution. Sexual Orientation is not expressly stated but in the case of Caleb Orozco v Attorney General of Belize, Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin clarified that ‘sex’ under s.16(3) “is to be interpreted to extend to “sexual orientation.”
YES to life (s.3(a) & s.4(1)), liberty (s.3(a)), security of the person(s.3(a)) all under the Constitution but NO to bodily integrity.
To privacy - Under the Constitution s.3(c) - “his personal privacy, the privacy of his home and other property” and s.14(1) - “A person shall not be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his privacy.”
To freedom of thought (s.11(1)), opinion (s.12(1)) expression (s.3(b)) and to association (s.3(b) and 13.1).
Recognition before the law: Under s.6(1), “all persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law.” A person cannot be equal before the law and protected by the law unless the person is first recognized by the law. As such, one can say that by allowing these rights, the law has recognized the person.
To equality, and equal legal protection: Contained within the Preamble (b), s.3 (a) - “and the protection of the law”, s.6(1) - “All persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law” and s.16 - discriminatory treatment.
To live free of all forms of discrimination based on their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sexual characteristics: Sex under s.3 and 16(3) and the Constitution. Sexual Orientation is not expressly stated but in the case of Caleb Orozco v Attorney General of Belize, Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin clarified that ‘sex’ under s.16(3) “is to be interpreted to extend to “sexual orientation.”
YES to life (s.3(a) & s.4(1)), liberty (s.3(a)), security of the person(s.3(a)) all under the Constitution but NO to bodily integrity.
To privacy - Under the Constitution s.3(c) - “his personal privacy, the privacy of his home and other property” and s.14(1) - “A person shall not be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his privacy.”
To freedom of thought (s.11(1)), opinion (s.12(1)) expression (s.3(b)) and to association (s.3(b) and 13.1).
Recognition before the law: Under s.6(1), “all persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law.” A person cannot be equal before the law and protected by the law unless the person is first recognized by the law. As such, one can say that by allowing these rights, the law has recognized the person.
To equality, and equal legal protection: Contained within the Preamble (b), s.3 (a) - “and the protection of the law”, s.6(1) - “All persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law” and s.16 - discriminatory treatment.
To live free of all forms of discrimination based on their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sexual characteristics: Sex under s.3 and 16(3) and the Constitution. Sexual Orientation is not expressly stated but in the case of Caleb Orozco v Attorney General of Belize, Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin clarified that ‘sex’ under s.16(3) “is to be interpreted to extend to “sexual orientation.”
YES to life (s.3(a) & s.4(1)), liberty (s.3(a)), security of the person(s.3(a)) all under the Constitution but NO to bodily integrity.
To privacy - Under the Constitution s.3(c) - “his personal privacy, the privacy of his home and other property” and s.14(1) - “A person shall not be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his privacy.”
To freedom of thought (s.11(1)), opinion (s.12(1)) expression (s.3(b)) and to association (s.3(b) and 13.1).
Recognition before the law: Under s.6(1), “all persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law.” A person cannot be equal before the law and protected by the law unless the person is first recognized by the law. As such, one can say that by allowing these rights, the law has recognized the person.
The National Women's Commission Part 2 - Revised National Gender Policy 2013 To equality: Under 3.0 Policy Vision - “a society in which all men and women, boys and girls...and are equal partners...for equal enjoyment of all” and 4.0 Guiding Principles - “Recognizing Belize’s international and national commitments to gender equality and equity.”
To equality: Under 3.0 Policy Vision - “a society in which all men and women, boys and girls...and are equal partners...for equal enjoyment of all” and 4.0 Guiding Principles - “Recognizing Belize’s international and national commitments to gender equality and equity.”
To equality: Under 3.0 Policy Vision - “a society in which all men and women, boys and girls...and are equal partners...for equal enjoyment of all” and 4.0 Guiding Principles - “Recognizing Belize’s international and national commitments to gender equality and equity.”
Pan American Health Organization "Seminar on the Right to Health" Preamble b & e of Constitution. Furthermore, according to the Pan American Health Organization ‘Seminar on the Right to Health,’ it stated that while Belize’s domestic laws do not explicitly mention the words “right to health,” several documents such as the Belize Health Agenda 2007-2011 mention key aspects of the right to health.
Preamble b & e of Constitution. Furthermore, according to the Pan American Health Organization ‘Seminar on the Right to Health,’ it stated that while Belize’s domestic laws do not explicitly mention the words “right to health,” several documents such as the Belize Health Agenda 2007-2011 mention key aspects of the right to health.
Preamble b & e of Constitution. Furthermore, according to the Pan American Health Organization ‘Seminar on the Right to Health,’ it stated that while Belize’s domestic laws do not explicitly mention the words “right to health,” several documents such as the Belize Health Agenda 2007-2011 mention key aspects of the right to health.
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Legal Barriers: Is emergency contraception legal?
Yes
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Is there a plan, national policy, or official strategy regarding sexual and reproductive health?
Yes
open/closeDocument Notes Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy 2002 Numerous other policies also address sexual and reproductive health.
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Is there a specific program that ensures access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and information, including access to a wide range of contraceptive methods?
There is no specific SRH program. SRH is addressed in programs targeting issues such as teen pregnancy, maternal mortality, violence, etc.
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Explain which policy addresses it:
SRHR policy, Family Health (MoH action plan or strategy)
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Explain which policy addresses it:
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Is there a unit within the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Trade that monitors whether there are sufficient contraceptive supplies?
No
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Does the drug registration system include a wide range of modern contraceptive methods?
Yes
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Are there strategies to improve access to and coverage of sexual and reproductive health for vulnerable populations?
There are no strategies of this kind
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Has the government issued guidelines for sexual and reproductive health service provision?
Yes
open/closeDocument Notes Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy 2002 The policy states the principles by which it is guided and commitments that it intends to achieve. It does not provide guidelines by which to achieve these commitments.
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They include:
Procedures to ensure the confidentiality of visits and records
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They include:
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Are there training requirements for sexual and reproductive health service providers?
No
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In their protocols or guidelines, government programs focusing on sexual and reproductive health require the provision of the following services:
HIV counseling and testing - Pre/post HIV counseling
HIV counseling and testing - Lab test for HIV positive status and/or CD4 count
Gynecological services - Pap test or other cervical cancer screening methods
Pre and postnatal care - Pregnancy test
Pre and postnatal care - Basic prenatal care
Pre and postnatal care - Basic postnatal care
open/closeDocument Notes Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy 2002 Belize has yet to implement a sexual and reproductive health program. There is a SRH Policy and other policies address SRH but, there are no guidelines as to how SRH programs should be conducted, who should be involved or how the personnel should be trained. The BFLA provides sexual and reproductive health services but this organization is a not-a-profit organization and is separate from the government.
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Is there a map of the levels of public healthcare that provide SRH services?
There's no map
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In the last two years, the federal government has carried out media campaigns or implemented dissemination programs about available options of sexual and reproductive health services targeting the following populations:
There are no campaigns of this kind
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Are there mechanisms that allow users of sexual and reproductive health services to rate the care they received?
No
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Is there a specific budget assigned to sexual and reproductive health?
No
- Within that budget, are there specific resources (either in healthcare or in any of the programs) assigned to:
