June 1st, 2013
BY PM, LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION AND THE WOMEN’S COMMISISON
UNIBAM wishes to acknowledge recent statements made by the Prime
Minister and the Leader of the Opposition on support for diversity, as well as
the Gender Policy asserting the rights of all individuals in Belize.
PM Dean Barrow noted: “There can be no discrimination in terms of employment
opportunities, in terms of access to health care, in terms of the services that
the society offers. This administration certainly is not concerned about what
happens in the bedrooms of the employees of the government, there are
constitutional protections for public officers, properly appointed, and even
with respect to open vote workers there can never be any kind of interference,
any kind of surveillance, any kind of concern about the sexual orientation of
the employees of government”
The Leader of the Opposition, Francis Fonseca has stated as follows, “I am the
leader of a political party that embraces all Belizeans. I have Belizeans in my
party who are homosexuals and we embrace all Belizeans……..that will make
for a stronger and vibrant party that is reflective of Belize and our
society…”
UniBAM also wishes to thanks to Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow, Special Envoy for her
public statement on tolerance and against discrimination and bullying as well
as for supporting a dignified holistic living environment for all Belizeans.
and UniBAM remains supportive in its effort to secure a balance in the
development process. It is clear that the country is at cross-roads struggling
in balancing development and rights. Thoughtful reflection, respect and fair
treatment must hold true for all.
Great leaders tackle difficult issues, diminish our differences and celebrate
the diversity of the human resources which make our country great. We are proud
to call them our partners in dissolving sentiments of divisiveness and casting
light on the real issues which affect us all.
Source:http://www.7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=25639&frmsrch=1
Source: http://www.aidsfreeworld.org/Publications-Multimedia/Countdown-to-Tolerance/2013/September/LGBT-Victory-in-Belize.aspx