Belize

MIRPS in Belize

Belize is a country of destination, predominantly for forcefully displaced persons seeking refuge from widespread violence and rights violations, principally perpetrated by organized criminal groups in the north of Central America. The impact of the pandemic has caused a considerable contraction in economic activity, negatively impacting the tourism and agriculture sectors and increasing the vulnerability of various population groups including asylum seekers and refugees. To address the situation, Belize -which is a founding member of the MIRPS in 2017- has made progress in the implementation of its commitments to provide protection and solutions for the forcibly displaced. However, the international community’s support in the areas of protection, education, and livelihoods is needed to respond to the needs of the thousands of people seeking refuge in the country.