Mexico City Congress Codifies Crime of Violence Between Partners, Including Dating Relationships
The reform establishes that these crimes will be prosecuted ex officio and that aggressors must attend re-education workshops.
Gender Equity
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Because Women’s Bodies Belong to Women
An interview with human rights defender, union organizer, & educator Fabiola Paulina Ramírez Ortiz, founder of Mariposas Mirabal.
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On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
It is the state’s responsibility to implement the actions required to build a country without violence, where respect, constructive coexistence, & recognition of the value of women and their contribution to the social, economic, & political life of Mexico prevail.
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Mexican Government Commits to Eradicating Violence Against Women
The agreement establishes 10 commitments, such as ensuring that no complaint is dismissed by prosecutors or courts of justice.
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Domestic & Caregiving Work Exceeds Contribution to Mexico’s GDP of Manufacturing & Trade
INEGI estimated that the economic value of domestic and care work performed by the population aged 12 and over was approximately 8 trillion pesos.
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Six Structural Barriers Hinder Gender Equality in Mexican Workplaces
Equality is not a concession or a favor, it is an act of justice. As long as women’s work remains invisible, there will be no economic justice.
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From Decriminalization to Legalization: Abortion in Mexico
Mexico is making progress on reproductive rights, but differences between states produce an uneven landscape in reproductive health.
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Morena Proposes Equal Pay, Salary Transparency Law
The law takes aim at the gender pay gap, with a mandatory application for all businesses and public institutions and would limit employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s salary history.
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Mexican Women Work More, But in Unpaid Labour
One of Mexico’s structural problems is that women spent twice as much time on unpaid work—66.8% of their total time—compared to men, who spent 33.2%.
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“There Will Be No Turning Back” on Social Policy for Women
“In Mexico, we build peace, governance with justice, sustainable development with well-being, humanism, & a gender perspective,” said Rosa Icela Rodríguez, at the XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean.
