On the morning of November 25, 2025, Belize City launched the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence with a poignant flag-raising ceremony. This nationwide campaign, themed ‘Prevent to Protect: Ending Gender-Based Violence Begins With Us,’ aims to heighten awareness and bolster prevention efforts. Sixteen symbolic flags were raised, each representing a day of activism and honoring survivors of gender-based violence, serving as a stark reminder of the lives impacted and a rallying cry for collective action. Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller led the Belize City Council’s delegation, joined by Minister Thea Garcia-Ramirez, representatives from the Ministry of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs, the National Women’s Commission, and members of the Child Advisory Body and the Youth Shadow Council. Following the ceremony, a march from the Civic Centre to the House of Culture saw leaders, activists, students, and citizens unite in solidarity. Minister Garcia-Ramirez emphasized the importance of reporting abuse, urging the public to move beyond social media comments and seek proper channels for assistance. Student advocates highlighted the role of social media in spreading awareness and the need to recognize subtle signs of abuse. The campaign comes amidst alarming statistics, with over 19,000 cases of femicide reported across Latin America and the Caribbean in the past five years, according to ECLAC’s Gender Equality Observatory.