The Ministry of Immigration, Refugees Department, UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – and the Government of Japan have launched a new initiative to strengthen Belize’s asylum system by implementing innovative digital solutions, improving data management and collection, strengthening legal framework and reinforcing protection safeguards in line with international standards.
This project is generously funded by the Government of Japan, which is contributing USD 667,000 to support the initiative and ensure its successful implementation.
The key component of the project is the development and rollout of a secure digital system to manage asylum cases. The system will modernize registration and case processing, improve the accuracy and reliability of data, and strengthen preparedness for increased asylum needs, while ensuring
confidentiality and data protection.
“With the support of the Government of Japan, UNHCR is supporting the Government of Belize strengthen its asylum system through innovative, sustainable approaches, firmly rooted in protection
principles,” said Jose Egas, UNHCR’s Multi-Country Office Panama Representative “By investing in legal frameworks, data-driven approaches, and digital solutions, this initiative helps ensure that people in need of international protection receive timely, fair, and safe access to asylum.”
“By supporting the Government of Belize in strengthening national systems and fair, efficient asylum procedures, the Government of Japan and UNHCR are ensuring that people in need of international protection can access their rights safely and with dignity, allowing refugees and asylum-seekers to contribute their skills, labor, entrepreneurship, and cultural diversity, benefiting host communities across Belize,” said H.E. Ryosuke Yamakura, Ambassador, Embassy of Japan.
“Belize continues to strengthen a national asylum system that operates with fairness, efficiency, and respect for human dignity,” said Hon. Kareem Musa, Minister of Immigration, Governance and Labour.
“This partnership with the Government of Japan and UNHCR supports the modernization of our institutional capacity through secure digital case management, stronger data systems, and continued development of our legal framework. These improvements enhance the ability of the Refugees Department to process applications responsibly while protecting confidential information and maintaining clear procedures. Belize values its longstanding partnership with UNHCR, which has supported the country since the 1980s and continues to provide valuable technical guidance as we strengthen our national protection systems. Through collaboration with international partners, Belize continues to build institutions that uphold international standards and serve both people seeking protection and the communities that welcome them.”
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The Ministry of Immigration, Refugees Department, UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – and the Government of Japan have launched a new initiative to strengthen Belize’s asylum system by implementing innovative digital solutions, improving data management and collection, strengthening legal framework and reinforcing protection safeguards in line with international standards. This project is generously funded
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