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EOB Myth Busters: BNN's push for equal opportunities
generalOctober 27, 20261 min read

EOB Myth Busters: BNN's push for equal opportunities

BNN's nine-week 'EOB Myth Busters' campaign set out to correct misinformation about the Equal Opportunities Bill and show that it protects every Belizean.

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Join the Belize Network of NGOs!
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Join the Belize Network of NGOs!

How BNN advocates for a better Belize - a parliamentary platform, partnerships and capacity-building - and why your organization belongs in the network.

Membership Civil Society Advocacy
October 27, 2026Read More →
BNN holds consultations for new NPO/NGO Bill
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BNN holds consultations for new NPO/NGO Bill

Between July and September, BNN held consultations on the proposed NPO/NGO Bill, bringing civil society to the table before the legislation advances.

NPO NGO Legislation
October 27, 2026Read More →
Environmental NGOs call on GOB to include co-managers in development approval
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Environmental NGOs call on GOB to include co-managers in development approval

Thirteen environmental NGOs urged the Government of Belize to suspend development approvals in protected areas until co-managers and communities are included.

Environment Conservation Protected Areas
October 27, 2026Read More →
Two-day workshop on preparing UPR reports
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Two-day workshop on preparing UPR reports

BNN joined a two-day workshop at the University of Belize on preparing Shadow Universal Periodic Review (UPR) reports under the EU-UB Human Rights Project.

UPR Human Rights Workshop
October 27, 2026Read More →
One City – Three Ports: NGO community rings the alarm
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One City – Three Ports: NGO community rings the alarm

Earlier this year, environmental clearance was granted to the Port of Belize for the upgrade of its cargo port and the expansion of a cruise port at its location in Southside…

Ports Port Environmental
October 6, 2026Read More →
Senator Chanona elected to PGA
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Senator Chanona elected to PGA

NGO Senator, Hon. Janelle Chanona, was elected to serve on the Executive Committee of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) for the 2026–2027 term earlier this year.

Senator Chanona Serve
October 6, 2026Read More →
BNN speaks on birth control access and prescription in Belize
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BNN speaks on birth control access and prescription in Belize

In early April, the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) released a statement noting that prescriptions would be required to access contraceptives such as birth control pills,…

Access Health Mohw
October 6, 2026Read More →
GFI/BNN host investigative journalism training
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GFI/BNN host investigative journalism training

A report published by Global Financial Integrity (GFI) found that the illegal trade in wildlife, timber and fish accounted for at least $61 million in estimated losses and illicit…

Illegal Financial Trade
October 6, 2026Read More →
BNN Annual General Meeting 2025
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BNN Annual General Meeting 2025

BNN Annual General Meeting 2025

BNN
October 6, 2026Read More →
Anti-Corruption Legislative Gap Analysis
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Anti-Corruption Legislative Gap Analysis

Corruption undermines public trust, weakens governance institutions, and can distort economic development by diverting public resources and reducing the effectiveness of public…

Corruption Financial Public
August 26, 2026Read More →
Member Highlight! FCD signs MOU to manage Las Cuevas for 10 more years
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Member Highlight! FCD signs MOU to manage Las Cuevas for 10 more years

Member Highlight! FCD signs MOU to manage Las Cuevas for 10 more years

June 25, 2026Read More →
BNN and GFI continue to support investigative journalism
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BNN and GFI continue to support investigative journalism

BNN and GFI continue to support investigative journalism

June 25, 2026Read More →
Reflections on Belize Wi Redi: Groundwork for Change
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Reflections on Belize Wi Redi: Groundwork for Change

Reflections on Belize Wi Redi: Groundwork for Change

June 25, 2026Read More →
Protect 21. Protect Everyone: Why the Equal Opportunities Bill Matters for ALL of Belize
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Protect 21. Protect Everyone: Why the Equal Opportunities Bill Matters for ALL of Belize

Protect 21. Protect Everyone: Why the Equal Opportunities Bill Matters for ALL of Belize

June 25, 2026Read More →
BNN Microgrants Conclude Successfully
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BNN Microgrants Conclude Successfully

BNN Microgrants Conclude Successfully

June 25, 2026Read More →
FCD’s place in the Chiquibul and its value to Belize
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FCD’s place in the Chiquibul and its value to Belize

FCD’s place in the Chiquibul and its value to Belize

June 25, 2026Read More →
BNN CSO Summit 2025: Empowering Civil Society — From Collective Strength to Collective Impact
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BNN CSO Summit 2025: Empowering Civil Society — From Collective Strength to Collective Impact

BNN CSO Summit 2025: Empowering Civil Society — From Collective Strength to Collective Impact

June 25, 2026Read More →
Statement by the Senator representing Non-Governmental Organizations, Janelle Chanona, on the importance of public consultation.
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Statement by the Senator representing Non-Governmental Organizations, Janelle Chanona, on the importance of public consultation.

Statement by the Senator representing Non-Governmental Organizations, Janelle Chanona, on the importance of public consultation.

June 25, 2026Read More →
Fighting Fire with Fire Leaves Us All in Ashes
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Fighting Fire with Fire Leaves Us All in Ashes

Addressing crime and violence should unite Belize, not tear us further apart.

June 25, 2026Read More →
22 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Awarded Microgrants to Strengthen Impact Across Belize
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22 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Awarded Microgrants to Strengthen Impact Across Belize

Youth development, conservation, cultural preservation, environmental action, and a range of other causes critical to Belize’s sustainable future received a major boost this May.

June 25, 2026Read More →
PETAL closes three-year project with VenPro Fair
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PETAL closes three-year project with VenPro Fair

PETAL closes three-year project with VenPro Fair

June 25, 2026Read More →
CPDC holds consultation on sovereign debt with Belizean CSOs
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CPDC holds consultation on sovereign debt with Belizean CSOs

CPDC holds consultation on sovereign debt with Belizean CSOs

June 25, 2026Read More →
Digging Deeper: The Role of Investigative Journalism in Promoting Transparency
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Digging Deeper: The Role of Investigative Journalism in Promoting Transparency

Digging Deeper: The Role of Investigative Journalism in Promoting Transparency

June 25, 2026Read More →
Belize Beneficial Ownership Registry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Practices
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Belize Beneficial Ownership Registry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Practices

Belize Beneficial Ownership Registry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Practices

June 25, 2026Read More →
BNN Urges Transparency and Reform in Long-Term Logging Concessions in Belize's Forest Reserves
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BNN Urges Transparency and Reform in Long-Term Logging Concessions in Belize's Forest Reserves

BNN Urges Transparency and Reform in Long-Term Logging Concessions in Belize's Forest Reserves

June 25, 2026Read More →
Making Every Cent Count: NGO Senator's remarks at 2025 Budget Debate
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Making Every Cent Count: NGO Senator's remarks at 2025 Budget Debate

Making Every Cent Count: NGO Senator's remarks at 2025 Budget Debate

June 25, 2026Read More →
NGO Senator's letter to Constitutional and Foreign Affairs Committee on Belize Constitution (Thirteenth Amendment) Bill 2025
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NGO Senator's letter to Constitutional and Foreign Affairs Committee on Belize Constitution (Thirteenth Amendment) Bill 2025

NGO Senator's letter to Constitutional and Foreign Affairs Committee on Belize Constitution (Thirteenth Amendment) Bill 2025

June 25, 2026Read More →
New Fact Sheet: Empowering Journalists to Combat Financial Crime in Belize
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New Fact Sheet: Empowering Journalists to Combat Financial Crime in Belize

New Fact Sheet: Empowering Journalists to Combat Financial Crime in Belize

June 25, 2026Read More →

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