The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has issued a forceful condemnation of the escalating domestic violence and femicide cases in the country, spurred by the tragic deaths of a mother and her two children in San Felipe Village earlier this week. In a strongly worded statement, the NTUCB labeled the incident as a ‘clear act of domestic violence, femicide, and filicide,’ raising concerns about the normalization of such violence in Belizean society. According to police statistics, as of August 2025, there have been 1,453 reported cases of domestic violence, with over 1,000 involving intimate partners and 1,089 female victims. The NTUCB emphasized the urgent need for systemic reforms, including stronger law enforcement, legal changes, and the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s Convention 190, which addresses workplace violence and harassment. The organization called on law enforcement and the judiciary to ensure swift justice and better protection for survivors, while urging employers, unions, and communities to break the culture of silence surrounding abuse. The NTUCB also committed to integrating ILO Convention 190 principles into its policies and training programs, alongside awareness campaigns tied to International Men’s Day (November 19), the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25), and the global 16 Days of Activism campaign. ‘Violence and harassment have no place in our society or workplaces,’ the statement concluded. ‘Together, we can make safety and dignity a reality for all.’