Latest items for Belize
June 14, 2026, 1:29 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-DATA-2
"Myra [a Mayan woman from Belize]’s family lives all changed for the worse when Myra’s youngest daughter was raped by Myra’s half-brother, a child that was a result of her father’s second marriage. Because Myra and her husband were both working full-time at the time of the incident, their youngest daughter would spend most evenings at Myra’s father’s house, where she would wait until her parents picked her up after work. One day after she came home from her grandfather’s house, Myra said she could sense that something was wrong. Upon questioning her daughter, she broke down and admitted that her uncle had raped her. Shortly after, Myra confronted her...more
Variables: LRCM-DATA-2
"Myra [a Mayan woman from Belize]’s family lives all changed for the worse when Myra’s youngest daughter was raped by Myra’s half-brother, a child that was a result of her father’s second marriage. Because Myra and her husband were both working full-time at the time of the incident, their youngest daughter would spend most evenings at Myra’s father’s house, where she would wait until her parents picked her up after work. One day after she came home from her grandfather’s house, Myra said she could sense that something was wrong. Upon questioning her daughter, she broke down and admitted that her uncle had raped her. Shortly after, Myra confronted her...more
June 13, 2026, 11:18 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
"[Male] sexual violence is rarely reported due to prevailing cultural and societal attitudes that do not see men as victims" (para 29).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
"[Male] sexual violence is rarely reported due to prevailing cultural and societal attitudes that do not see men as victims" (para 29).
June 13, 2026, 11:18 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"In cases where an older relative has had sexual contact with a family member who is under the age of 16, the older relative will be charged with incest. However, if both family members are over the age of 16, they can both face charges for engaging in incestuous acts" (para 41).
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"In cases where an older relative has had sexual contact with a family member who is under the age of 16, the older relative will be charged with incest. However, if both family members are over the age of 16, they can both face charges for engaging in incestuous acts" (para 41).
June 13, 2026, 11:18 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"In Belize, the law recognizes the occurrence of marital rape when sexual intercourse takes place between a husband and wife without the consent of the female under the specific circumstances: 1.) The spouses live separately and apart within the meaning of the Married Persons Act 2.) There is a written separation agreement between the spouses or proceedings for the dissolution of the marriage. 3.) A decree of nullity of marriage has been instituted" (para 22).
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"In Belize, the law recognizes the occurrence of marital rape when sexual intercourse takes place between a husband and wife without the consent of the female under the specific circumstances: 1.) The spouses live separately and apart within the meaning of the Married Persons Act 2.) There is a written separation agreement between the spouses or proceedings for the dissolution of the marriage. 3.) A decree of nullity of marriage has been instituted" (para 22).
June 13, 2026, 11:06 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
"(4) No prosecution shall be brought for the offence of marital rape except with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions" (72).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
"(4) No prosecution shall be brought for the offence of marital rape except with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions" (72).
June 13, 2026, 11:06 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Incest: 62.-(1) Any person who carnally knows another person who is to that person's knowledge, that person's grandchild, child, sibling, niece, nephew or parent, commits an offence and shall on conviction thereof be liable to imprisonment for not less than twelve years but may extend to imprisonment for life. (2) For the purposes of this section, it is immaterial whether the other person consents to the penetration of the mouth, anus or vagina" (61)."Incest by females of or over sixteen: 63. Any female of or above the age of sixteen years who with consent permits her grandfather, father, brother or son to have carnal knowledge of her (knowing him to...more
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Incest: 62.-(1) Any person who carnally knows another person who is to that person's knowledge, that person's grandchild, child, sibling, niece, nephew or parent, commits an offence and shall on conviction thereof be liable to imprisonment for not less than twelve years but may extend to imprisonment for life. (2) For the purposes of this section, it is immaterial whether the other person consents to the penetration of the mouth, anus or vagina" (61)."Incest by females of or over sixteen: 63. Any female of or above the age of sixteen years who with consent permits her grandfather, father, brother or son to have carnal knowledge of her (knowing him to...more
June 13, 2026, 11:06 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"Rape 36 of 1999. 46. Every person who commits rape or marital rape shall on conviction on indictment be imprisoned for a term which shall not be less than eight years but which may extend to imprisonment for life" (49)."Marital Rape defined 36 of 1999. 72.-(1) A male spouse commits marital rape against the female spouse if the first mentioned spouse has sexual intercourse with the other spouse in any of the circumstances specified in subsection (2) of this section–(a) without the consent of the female spouse; and (b) knowing that the female spouse does not consent to sexual intercourse, or recklessly not caring whether the female spouse consents or...more
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"Rape 36 of 1999. 46. Every person who commits rape or marital rape shall on conviction on indictment be imprisoned for a term which shall not be less than eight years but which may extend to imprisonment for life" (49)."Marital Rape defined 36 of 1999. 72.-(1) A male spouse commits marital rape against the female spouse if the first mentioned spouse has sexual intercourse with the other spouse in any of the circumstances specified in subsection (2) of this section–(a) without the consent of the female spouse; and (b) knowing that the female spouse does not consent to sexual intercourse, or recklessly not caring whether the female spouse consents or...more
June 13, 2026, 10:50 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
"There is reportedly a social acceptance of sexual violence and perpetrators are rarely brought to justice for violence and abusive sexual behaviour (National Women’s Commission, 2012). Research shows that many cases of sexual violence and rape do not reach court or are dropped while the trial is in process (National Women’s Commission, 2013). Additionally, charges are dropped reportedly due to the victim’s fear for personal safety (US Department of State, 2016). Cases of rape and sexual violence are largely underreported because of fear of retribution, social stigma and lack of trust towards the police and the justice system" (27).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
"There is reportedly a social acceptance of sexual violence and perpetrators are rarely brought to justice for violence and abusive sexual behaviour (National Women’s Commission, 2012). Research shows that many cases of sexual violence and rape do not reach court or are dropped while the trial is in process (National Women’s Commission, 2013). Additionally, charges are dropped reportedly due to the victim’s fear for personal safety (US Department of State, 2016). Cases of rape and sexual violence are largely underreported because of fear of retribution, social stigma and lack of trust towards the police and the justice system" (27).
June 13, 2026, 10:50 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"The Criminal Code was amended in 2014 to reform the law in relation to sexual offences against children, abduction, kidnapping, procurement, incest, inducement to abandon criminal proceedings and perverting the court of justice" (39).
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"The Criminal Code was amended in 2014 to reform the law in relation to sexual offences against children, abduction, kidnapping, procurement, incest, inducement to abandon criminal proceedings and perverting the court of justice" (39).
June 13, 2026, 10:50 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"One of the principal amendments [in 2014] was the new definition of rape as being the penetration of a person’s mouth, vagina, or anus, with a penis, without the person’s consent Code 72 of the Criminal Code creates the offence of marital rape but lists instances when it will be so classified . . . Marital rape is defined as where a man has sexual intercourse with his wife without her consent and knows that she does not consent or is reckless as to whether she consents. The law only recognizes marital rape where: the parties are separated or where proceedings to dissolve the marriage or to have it annulledhas...more
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"One of the principal amendments [in 2014] was the new definition of rape as being the penetration of a person’s mouth, vagina, or anus, with a penis, without the person’s consent Code 72 of the Criminal Code creates the offence of marital rape but lists instances when it will be so classified . . . Marital rape is defined as where a man has sexual intercourse with his wife without her consent and knows that she does not consent or is reckless as to whether she consents. The law only recognizes marital rape where: the parties are separated or where proceedings to dissolve the marriage or to have it annulledhas...more
June 13, 2026, 2:44 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"However, despite the progress and work of NGOs, marital rape is still a legal exemption to the punishment of rape in the following countries: Belize, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Lesotho, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Tanzania . . . Some countries, such as Belize, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, and Myanmar, have drafted legal reforms to expressively prohibit marital rape . . . In some jurisdictions, like Belize and Sri Lanka, marital rape is only prohibited when spouses are separated or when here has been physical assault, or a court’s order against the husband in the case of Belize" (526).
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"However, despite the progress and work of NGOs, marital rape is still a legal exemption to the punishment of rape in the following countries: Belize, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Lesotho, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Tanzania . . . Some countries, such as Belize, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, and Myanmar, have drafted legal reforms to expressively prohibit marital rape . . . In some jurisdictions, like Belize and Sri Lanka, marital rape is only prohibited when spouses are separated or when here has been physical assault, or a court’s order against the husband in the case of Belize" (526).
June 13, 2026, 2:25 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
" According to Cardis (2022), although some efforts have been made to protect women from rape within their marriages, women are still not fully protected from marital rape because prohibitions are conditional in countries such as Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, and Belize" (17).
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
" According to Cardis (2022), although some efforts have been made to protect women from rape within their marriages, women are still not fully protected from marital rape because prohibitions are conditional in countries such as Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, and Belize" (17).
June 10, 2026, 11:04 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Rep, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, D R Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad/Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
Given the following documentation, there is no exoneration in the law allowing an individual accused of rape to have their criminal charges dismissed or overturned by subsequently marrying the victim. However, it should be noted that this only accounts for the legal framework and now what societal pressures may be in practice (ERD - CODER COMMENT).more
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
Given the following documentation, there is no exoneration in the law allowing an individual accused of rape to have their criminal charges dismissed or overturned by subsequently marrying the victim. However, it should be noted that this only accounts for the legal framework and now what societal pressures may be in practice (ERD - CODER COMMENT).more
June 8, 2026, 8:57 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1
For the given timeframe, 2020 to present, there does not appear to be strong evidence that Belize’s government, military, police, or rebel/subnational armed groups use or accept rape, kidnapping, or trafficking of women and girls as weapons of war. The stronger coding angle is that Belize has documented problems with gang violence, trafficking, forced labor, and gender-based violence, but these are not clearly documented as wartime tactics or rebel/anti-government tactics. Belize is generally described as free from war and insurgency, though it continues to face serious concerns related to violent crime, gangs, police brutality, and human trafficking (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1
For the given timeframe, 2020 to present, there does not appear to be strong evidence that Belize’s government, military, police, or rebel/subnational armed groups use or accept rape, kidnapping, or trafficking of women and girls as weapons of war. The stronger coding angle is that Belize has documented problems with gang violence, trafficking, forced labor, and gender-based violence, but these are not clearly documented as wartime tactics or rebel/anti-government tactics. Belize is generally described as free from war and insurgency, though it continues to face serious concerns related to violent crime, gangs, police brutality, and human trafficking (MR-CODER COMMENT).
June 8, 2026, 8:53 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: GEW-DATA-1
For the given timeframe, 2020 to present, there is little to no documented evidence of war-related rape or other crimes against women and girls during war in Belize. Belize is not currently documented as being in a war, civil conflict, or insurgency, and no evidence was found of rebel armies using rape, kidnapping, or sexual exploitation as a tactic of war against the government. While Belize does face gang violence, trafficking, forced labor, and gender-based violence, these appear to be criminal-security issues rather than documented war-related sexual violence (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: GEW-DATA-1
For the given timeframe, 2020 to present, there is little to no documented evidence of war-related rape or other crimes against women and girls during war in Belize. Belize is not currently documented as being in a war, civil conflict, or insurgency, and no evidence was found of rebel armies using rape, kidnapping, or sexual exploitation as a tactic of war against the government. While Belize does face gang violence, trafficking, forced labor, and gender-based violence, these appear to be criminal-security issues rather than documented war-related sexual violence (MR-CODER COMMENT).
June 8, 2026, 8:37 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: GEW-LAW-1
" Every person who commits rape or marital rape shall on conviction on indictment be imprisoned for a term which shall not be less than eight years but which may extend to imprisonment for life" (Belize Criminal Code, Chapter 101, Section 46). " If, after the commencement of this Act, a person is found guilty of the offence of rape, or of the offence of carnal knowledge of a female child under the age of fourteen years, or of the said offences combined together, on more than two occasions, he shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Code or any law to the contrary, be sentenced to a mandatory term of...more
Variables: GEW-LAW-1
" Every person who commits rape or marital rape shall on conviction on indictment be imprisoned for a term which shall not be less than eight years but which may extend to imprisonment for life" (Belize Criminal Code, Chapter 101, Section 46). " If, after the commencement of this Act, a person is found guilty of the offence of rape, or of the offence of carnal knowledge of a female child under the age of fourteen years, or of the said offences combined together, on more than two occasions, he shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Code or any law to the contrary, be sentenced to a mandatory term of...more
June 8, 2026, 7:46 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The Ministry of National Security hereby confirms that the investigation into the alleged reports of extortion, maltreatment, sexual assault, and sexual advances at Training Company has concluded. The investigation recognizes that some progress was made in response to the victims of the alleged misconduct and highlights the need for more targeted organizational and strategic changes for progress to continue. Furthermore, the investigation points to some wrongdoing and negligence by personnel within the units involved. These are being addressed internally by the Belize Defence Force and the Belize Police Department where appropriate" (para 1-2). This information, though not specifically mentioning female service members being the victims of intra-military rape/sexual assault, does...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The Ministry of National Security hereby confirms that the investigation into the alleged reports of extortion, maltreatment, sexual assault, and sexual advances at Training Company has concluded. The investigation recognizes that some progress was made in response to the victims of the alleged misconduct and highlights the need for more targeted organizational and strategic changes for progress to continue. Furthermore, the investigation points to some wrongdoing and negligence by personnel within the units involved. These are being addressed internally by the Belize Defence Force and the Belize Police Department where appropriate" (para 1-2). This information, though not specifically mentioning female service members being the victims of intra-military rape/sexual assault, does...more
June 8, 2026, 7:38 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"And, today, 35 year old Staff Sergeant Margarito Pop was taken to court and accused of raping a 39 year old female soldier. Pop appeared before Magistrate Emmerson Banner in the presence of his attorney, Leeroy Banner where a single charge of rape was read to him" (para 3-4).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"And, today, 35 year old Staff Sergeant Margarito Pop was taken to court and accused of raping a 39 year old female soldier. Pop appeared before Magistrate Emmerson Banner in the presence of his attorney, Leeroy Banner where a single charge of rape was read to him" (para 3-4).
June 8, 2026, 7:25 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Allegations are that so far the inquiry has uncovered more than fifty – some say as many as seventy – complaints of gross sexual offences and abuse of authority. A senior member of the B.D.F. says that while the internal investigation is still in its early stages, they anticipate that criminal charges will be made against one or more officers. The allegations, we are told are against officers of ranks such as corporals, lieutenants and captains" (para 6). "We [reporters at News 5] note that these are allegations are now unfolding – but credible sources inside the B.D.F. say that reports of abuse particularly committed against recruits have plagued the...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Allegations are that so far the inquiry has uncovered more than fifty – some say as many as seventy – complaints of gross sexual offences and abuse of authority. A senior member of the B.D.F. says that while the internal investigation is still in its early stages, they anticipate that criminal charges will be made against one or more officers. The allegations, we are told are against officers of ranks such as corporals, lieutenants and captains" (para 6). "We [reporters at News 5] note that these are allegations are now unfolding – but credible sources inside the B.D.F. say that reports of abuse particularly committed against recruits have plagued the...more
June 8, 2026, 7:10 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Tonight we [reporters at News 5] bring you more of our interview with the member of the civilian staff at the B.D.F. The victim has been working there for many years but as you heard in our Thursday night’s newscast, she doesn’t feel safe at her workplace. She feels that the culture at the B.D.F has encouraged some members of the force to use their authority to sexually assault and harass women. This woman fears that she will be victimized, that she will lose her job for speaking out about the injustices she, and other women experience on a daily basis..." (para 1). "This woman [Belizean servicewoman and a rape...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Tonight we [reporters at News 5] bring you more of our interview with the member of the civilian staff at the B.D.F. The victim has been working there for many years but as you heard in our Thursday night’s newscast, she doesn’t feel safe at her workplace. She feels that the culture at the B.D.F has encouraged some members of the force to use their authority to sexually assault and harass women. This woman fears that she will be victimized, that she will lose her job for speaking out about the injustices she, and other women experience on a daily basis..." (para 1). "This woman [Belizean servicewoman and a rape...more
June 8, 2026, 6:45 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Any person subject to military law who engages in disgraceful conduct of a cruel, indecent or unnatural kind, including offences of a sexual nature commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment provided by this Act" (Belize Defence Act, Chapter 135, Section 62). "Rape is the penetration of a person's mouth, vagina or anus, with a penis, without that person's consent. It is hereby declared that if at a trial for rape the jury has to consider whether a man believed that a person was consenting to the penetration by his penis, the presence or absence of...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Any person subject to military law who engages in disgraceful conduct of a cruel, indecent or unnatural kind, including offences of a sexual nature commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment provided by this Act" (Belize Defence Act, Chapter 135, Section 62). "Rape is the penetration of a person's mouth, vagina or anus, with a penis, without that person's consent. It is hereby declared that if at a trial for rape the jury has to consider whether a man believed that a person was consenting to the penetration by his penis, the presence or absence of...more
June 5, 2026, 7:40 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
There is no exoneration in Belize allowing an individual accused of rape to have their criminal charges dismissed or overturned by subsequently marrying the victim (LEN - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
There is no exoneration in Belize allowing an individual accused of rape to have their criminal charges dismissed or overturned by subsequently marrying the victim (LEN - CODER COMMENT).
June 5, 2026, 7:11 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The graph titled, "Sexual Violence Cases, 2024 vs. 2025," shows that there were 92 cases of sexual violence in 2024 and 84 cases in 2025 (4).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The graph titled, "Sexual Violence Cases, 2024 vs. 2025," shows that there were 92 cases of sexual violence in 2024 and 84 cases in 2025 (4).
June 5, 2026, 6:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"In Belize, between 2023 and 2024, there were 108 reported cases of unlawful sexual intercourse; experts estimate that only 50% of child rape is ever reported" (para 4).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"In Belize, between 2023 and 2024, there were 108 reported cases of unlawful sexual intercourse; experts estimate that only 50% of child rape is ever reported" (para 4).
June 4, 2026, 10:51 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The Belize Criminal Code defines and criminalizes rape, including marital rape (Sections 46, 71-74); carnal knowledge of female child (Section 47); procuring or attempting to procure a woman (Section 49-50); compulsion of marriage (Section 58); incest by males (Section 62); abortion, miscarriage, and child destruction (Sections 111-12, 127). The Code mandates a minimum sentence of eight years for rape (Section 46), 12 years of carnal knowledge of a female child (Section 47), and a life sentence for habitual sex offenders (Section 48)" (para 3).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The Belize Criminal Code defines and criminalizes rape, including marital rape (Sections 46, 71-74); carnal knowledge of female child (Section 47); procuring or attempting to procure a woman (Section 49-50); compulsion of marriage (Section 58); incest by males (Section 62); abortion, miscarriage, and child destruction (Sections 111-12, 127). The Code mandates a minimum sentence of eight years for rape (Section 46), 12 years of carnal knowledge of a female child (Section 47), and a life sentence for habitual sex offenders (Section 48)" (para 3).
June 3, 2026, 9:26 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"On October 4, Shaniele Faber, 42, a mother was murdered and her limbs were severed. October 11, Keyra Gentle, 25 was killed in a murder suicide, October 20, Angelita Briceno Magana, 34, a mother was set on fire and on October 22, her daughter, Shadia who suffered burns in the arson passed away. As if that weren’t enough violence against women, Delcia Gentle, a mother of three children, is the latest victim who died" (para 2).
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"On October 4, Shaniele Faber, 42, a mother was murdered and her limbs were severed. October 11, Keyra Gentle, 25 was killed in a murder suicide, October 20, Angelita Briceno Magana, 34, a mother was set on fire and on October 22, her daughter, Shadia who suffered burns in the arson passed away. As if that weren’t enough violence against women, Delcia Gentle, a mother of three children, is the latest victim who died" (para 2).
June 3, 2026, 9:21 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1, MURDER-DATA-1, MURDER-DATA-2
"In 2025, 30% of the females who were murdered were victims of gender-related murders or femicides. 2 in 10 of the females were murdered by a present or past intimate partner. 1 in 10 of the females were murdered by current or past in laws. 4 in 10 of the females were murdered with a firearm" (3).
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1, MURDER-DATA-1, MURDER-DATA-2
"In 2025, 30% of the females who were murdered were victims of gender-related murders or femicides. 2 in 10 of the females were murdered by a present or past intimate partner. 1 in 10 of the females were murdered by current or past in laws. 4 in 10 of the females were murdered with a firearm" (3).
June 3, 2026, 9:10 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1, MURDER-DATA-1, MURDER-DATA-2
"About 65 per cent of murdered women and girls in Belize are victims of gender-related killings or femicide, with half of these murders committed using firearms" (para 5).
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1, MURDER-DATA-1, MURDER-DATA-2
"About 65 per cent of murdered women and girls in Belize are victims of gender-related killings or femicide, with half of these murders committed using firearms" (para 5).
June 2, 2026, 9:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape is a criminal offence. The Criminal Code defines rape as 'the carnal knowledge of a female of any age without her consent'. The maximum penalty for rape is imprisonment for life. The minimum sentence that a convicted person can receive for the offence of rape is imprisonment for eight years. Marital rape is defined as where a man has sexual intercourse with his wife without her consent and knows that she does not consent or is reckless as to whether she consents. The law only recognizes marital rape where: the parties are separated or where proceedings to dissolve the marriage or to have it annulled has begun; where certain...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape is a criminal offence. The Criminal Code defines rape as 'the carnal knowledge of a female of any age without her consent'. The maximum penalty for rape is imprisonment for life. The minimum sentence that a convicted person can receive for the offence of rape is imprisonment for eight years. Marital rape is defined as where a man has sexual intercourse with his wife without her consent and knows that she does not consent or is reckless as to whether she consents. The law only recognizes marital rape where: the parties are separated or where proceedings to dissolve the marriage or to have it annulled has begun; where certain...more
June 2, 2026, 9:37 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalizes rape of men or women, including spousal rape" (13-14).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalizes rape of men or women, including spousal rape" (13-14).