And so now, we have all these hideous cases of children being the victims of sexual and gun violence - and it just keeps happening.
That's why the Belize National Teachers Union says it has to take a stand. A release issued today says, quote, "We strongly condemn these acts of violence and call on the Government...to spare no resource, both human and financial to attack what seems to have become very regular occurrences."
It continues, quote, "we demand that our government immediately identifies and implements measures to ensure the safety and protection of of our women and children…The BNTU stands ready to take action to demonstrate our seriousness in ensuring that appropriate measures are taken."
So, what kind of action do they mean? Well, reports tell us that the Union is getting ready to have a march and rally in Belmopan next week Thursday.
They make the case to school managers, that, quote, "more and more of our teachers, your teachers, find themselves having to deal with the loss, sadness and chaos left behind when their students are affected by the sudden and gruesome death of a family member, classmate or friend…we must collectively speak out for those that have no voice." End quote.
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