Cayo Deaf Institute Newsletter – Oct 2012 to Jan 2013
Located in the Baking Pot region, near Cayo, Belize, in Central America, is an unusual ministry dedicated to teaching and training Deaf people.
View ArticleVACANCY Program Coordinator – Child and Adolescent Participation
Scope of Work: The Program Coordinator for CAP is the principal officer in charge of the child and young people’s participation strategy, and for advocacy activities on behalf of the NCFC...
View ArticleThe NCFC and SEWC commemorates International Day of the Family
The National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC) annually commemorates International Day of the Family (IDF) to promote the sanctity of the family as the fundamental unit of our society and the...
View ArticleThe Convention on the Rights of the Child – Article 3
Article 3 (Best interests of the child): The best interests of children must be the primary concern in making decisions that may affect them. All adults should do what is best for children. When adults...
View ArticleA historic day for our Belizean Children
May 28, 2014 The National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC) recognizes today as a historic victory in championing the rights, welfare and development of our Belizean children as the Criminal...
View ArticleClearly we need a Paradigm Shift…
On May 28, 2014, Belize was one of the first countries to sign the UN conventions on the Rights of the Child which is the most widely ratified convention in the world. This is testament to our...
View ArticleWhat really is the Right to an Education?
For Belizean children the month of September is met with great anticipation as it ushers in a new school year. The customs of back to school play out as children get measured up for new uniforms,...
View ArticleA tragic way to begin the Holiday Season…
On December 5, 2013, The National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC) laments the loss of four year old Jaston Terry and the injury to his older brother that occurred in a traffic accident...
View ArticleA policy on Equity
Gender and Development Despite the great achievements made in Human and Women’s rights work over the decades it still remains that globally, there are vast economic and social differences between them....
View ArticleTerms of Reference_Consultancy to Evaluate the Implementation of the NPA...
NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY TO EVALUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL PLAN OF ACTION FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, 2004-2015 AND DEVELOP THE...
View ArticleVoices of Our Children – An Overview of Children and Adolescent Participation...
In order for participation to me meaningful, those facilitating must understand the fundamental principles which guide the process. It entails ensuring respect for children’s views and opportunities...
View ArticleCoordinating the Child Protection System – Building Protective Environments
State of the Nation Children’s Conference “Coordinating the Child Protection System: Building Protective Environments” November 14-16th, 2011 Conference Overview This year the International Community...
View ArticleThey have the right to be Protected.
Statement on crimes against Belizean children and women September 27, 2011 – Belize City, Belize The Special Envoy for Women and Children, Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow joins the National Committee for...
View ArticleOur children’s safety needs to be a priority
“Championing the rights, welfare and development of Belizean families and children” Belize City – June 28, 2019 Statistics show that in recent months the number of injuries and deaths because of...
View ArticleChildren should not be engaged in games of chance
“Championing the rights, welfare and development of Belizean families and children” Belize City – June 24, 2019 It has been brought to the attention of the National Committee for Families and Children...
View ArticleViolence against our children must stop
“Championing the rights, welfare and development of Belizean families and children” Belize City – July 10, 2019. The National Committee for Families and Children is appalled at the number of incidents...
View ArticleOur children need to be protected
“Championing the rights, welfare and development of Belizean families and children” Belize City – August 20, 2019 Our children are precious; yet, as a society we are failing to protect them. The...
View ArticleOur children’s safety needs to be a priority
“Championing the rights, welfare and development of Belizean families and children” Belize City – September 4, 2019 The National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC) is appalled that during a...
View ArticleOur children need to be respected
“Championing the rights, welfare and development of Belizean families and children” Belize City – September 27, 2019 The National Committee for Families and Children joins in the condemnation of the...
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