The United Women’s Group (UWG) is the women’s arm of the People’s United
Party (PUP). It formed its branch in May 1960. She won again in 1969. The Hon.
It was established in 1959 by Gwendolyn Lizarraga(madam Liz as she is popularly known); a woman that advocated for social justice and empowerment of women. Gwen Lizarraga began recruiting women in Belize City at PUP divisional meetings and by the end of March 1959 had 900 members, which rose to fourteen hundred(1,400) by May. In April Lizarrag began recruiting in the districts, and branches were f
17/10/2013
Women's Week Discussion 2013 on Vibes, Women took the lead that morning, we discussed topics of women in parliament, work place, gender, violence and issue affecting women. We celebrated each other that day, our accomplishments and the work ahead.
17/10/2013
PUP WOMEN MAKE A PUBLIC DEMAND
The women of the People’s United Party condemn the vile verbal assault directed by Michael Finnegan, Member for Mesopotamia against the Hon. Dolores Balderamos Garcia, in the National Assembly on Wednesday, August 7th, 2013.
The Member for Mesopotamia unleashed an unprecedented barrage of viciously crude and explicitly sexual innuendo on the floor of the National Assembly during a Special Sitting against the Hon. Dolores who is the only female Member of the House of Representatives. To add injury to his insult, Finnegan also hurled a repugnant threat directed at the Honorable Member and her husband.
We note in particular that the Speaker of the House of Representatives failed utterly in his responsibility to curb, or even address the scandalous personal attack. Also colleague members on Finnegan’s side of the House including the Prime Minister distinguished themselves by their offensive, despicable laughter at the abusive words and shameful behavior.
We will not tolerate such vitriolic behavior against any woman, let alone a distinguished Belizean Member of Parliament, public servant, wife and mother who was exercising a democratic right to raise an issue of public importance in the House. That this occurred without rebuke is unconscionable and a matter of public disgrace at the obscene display of disrespect during a House Sitting. It signals a new low in our national discourse and we must not allow it. It has to stop!
Belize suffers the dubious distinction of having one of the worst statistics of political representation of women worldwide. Women in our nation tend to view politics as nasty, dirty and brutal, and on Wednesday, Finnegan gave Belizean women a vivid display of the kind of shameful treatment they justly seek to avoid.
Instead, the House of Representatives should engage in discussing important issues, including the pressing need for better healthcare especially for women and children as well as other challenging social issues.
We INSIST ON BEING TREATED WITH RESPECT, CIVILITY AND WITH REGARD FOR OUR HUMAN DIGNITY.
Therefore, PUP Women demand a public apology from and the IMMEDIATE resignation of the Member for Mesopotamia.
14/08/2013
The PUP Women held a Press Conference today to call for the resignation of Michael Finnegan for his crude attack and threat against Hon Dolores Balderamos Garcia...The PUP women through Mrs Wendy Castillo President of the UWG called for the Resignation of Finnegan for his Repugnant Behaviour! Hon Sylvia Flores House Speaker 1998 to 2001...Senator 2001 to 2003 and elected representative for Dangriga 2003 to 2008 was the senior Member on the Head Table today.
The UWG extends condolences to the Fonseca Family on the passing of Mrs. Gertrude Fonseca, mother of former member for Belize Rural Central Mr. Ralph Fonseca.....May her Soul Rest in Peace!
The UWG pays tribute to all women of Belize and around the world, and joins in the celebration of the achievements of women in the development of Belize. The month of March is designated as Women's Month and March 8th, 2013 designated as International Women's Day under the theme " The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum". As we celebrate, let us look at our achievements and continue to foster partnerships that will strengthen our agenda to make history in Belize and by extension the global arena.
Happy Women's Month 2013!
21/11/2012
UWG Garifuna Art Exhibition 2012
UWG pays tribute and join in the celebration of Garifuna Settlement Day 2012 with an Art Exhibit of Prominent Garifuna Artists.
Wednesday, 14th November, 2012.
16/11/2012
The UWG strongly condemns the recent action of the Police Department during the November 9th, 2012 Mayflower Street Operation where by a thirteen year old girl was forcible stripped and cavity-searched. The UWG views this act as distasteful, unprofessional, shameful, inhumane and unconstitutional. Had it not been for the "Uniform", this matter should be classified as r**e.
The UWG calls on the Commissioner of Police to conduct an intense investigation into this matter. We also call on National Committee for Families & Children, the Women's Department, the Women's Commission, the Human Services Department, UNICEF, the Special Envoy for Women & Children, and WIN Belize to condemn such actions.
The UWG encourages all Belizeans to continue to advocate for the protection of our children and to keep them free from sexual exploitation and abuse.
Kindly share this link and be a voice for our children.
http://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/78211
Mayflower residents get searched; one person claims abuse | Channel5Belize.com But even before patrols begin in the crime ridden areas, there are serious allegations being made following a search of a house on Mayflower Street as police crackdown on crime in the south side hotspots. At about two this afternoon, uniformed police, the anti-crime unit and the B.D.F. were in the n...
09/11/2012
Happy Garifuna Settlement Day to all Garinagu!
A woman is like a full circle, she has in her the spirit to create, nurture and transform. Together, let us transform our society for a better Belize!
08/10/2012
UWG BELMOPAN COMMITTEE