Belize Grassroots Youth Empowerment Association
BGYEA – Harmonyville “Stop Talk. Act Now!” In 2009, in response to the challenges many Belizeans faced in accessing land, the Belize Grassroots Youth Empowerment Association (BGYEA) emerged as a champion for transparency, accountability and fairness in land distribution, recognizing its importance for generational food sovereignty and security. BGYEA identified 1,800 acres of tax-delinquent land […]
UEF Demands Accountability in Implementation of Escazú Agreement
UEF Demands Accountability in Implementation of Escazú Agreement Belize signed the Escazú Agreement in February 2023, aiming for public participation in environmental decision-making and access to justice. However, when an upcoming stakeholder meeting on the agreement raised concerns about a lack of public education and invitations, the UBAD Educational Foundation (UEF) a grassroots Belizean organization […]
Julian Cho Society
The Julian Cho Society (JCS) is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 to champion the rights of indigenous communities in southern Belize. It emerged from the movement for indigenous land rights and honors Julian Cho, a Mopan Maya leader dedicated to social justice. JCS promotes education, justice and sustainable development for indigenous groups through research, education and advocacy.
Land Rights and Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean
This webinar explains how Caribbean communities have been and continue to be systematically displaced from their lands, and how those at the frontline have resisted their displacement and expanded a vision for Caribbean sovereignty.
The Maya People’s Ongoing Struggle to Secure Their Land Rights
In 2015, a landmark ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) recognized the customary land rights of the Maya people of Belize, a historic victory for Indigenous communities across the region. However, the implementation of this ruling has been fraught with challenges, as the Maya people continue to grapple with the Belizean government to […]