1. Saturday June 9, 2012
Belize City, Belize
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUPPORTERS OF UniBAM STAND IN SOLIDARITY AGAINST CRIME
Supporters of the Constitutional Challenge to Section 53 of the Laws of Belize would like
to officially express our solidarity with everyone in the nation of Belize who is standing
up against the wave of violent crime affecting our children.
On Saturday, June 9, a group of UniBAM supporters attended the candlelight vigil at
Battlefield Park in Belize City to remember Jasmine Lowe and all the other child victims
of violent crime. Prior to the vigil, the group distributed 50 meals to some of the
homeless who regularly congregate in the park. This small gesture of community
outreach was made because our group believes social justice reform must be multi-
faceted. To come together as people concerned for basic human rights and the welfare of
children while turning our backs to the most needy among us would have been
unconscionable. The meals were donated by Ian and Ella Anderson from Cave’s Branch
Lodge.
We would also like to publicly commend private citizens, as well as the Special Envoy
for Women and Children, Kim Simpless Barrow for their efforts to push for “Jasmine’s
Taxi Law”. Those of us who support the Constitutional Challenge to Section 53 pledge
our unwavering support for any and all legal reforms that will result in greater protection
for the children of Belize.
Finally, we offer our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Jasmine Lowe, and
to all people in Belize who have lost children to violent crime.
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For more information:
Nyasha Laing 604-5571
nyashalaing@gmail.com