Mexico
This page features the news on disability from Mexico in the Debrief Library. See also news from other countries.
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Gender Equality and Women with Disabilities
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International Women's Day
Women’s Disability Rights Should Not Only Exist on Paper: “demanding inclusion in services provided for women, particularly related to gender-based violence.” (Mar, Human Rights Watch)
Justice Systems and Legal Capacity
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Manual on Justice and Persons with Disabilities a reference for judges and others in the legal system to apply a rights-based approach to disability. See also a launch event on youtube. (in Spanish, Dec, Supreme Court)
Policy and Rights
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Mexico Bill Would Further Endanger Disability Rights “Right to Make Decisions Should Not Turn on ‘Capacity’” (Apr, Human Rights Watch)
Politics and Elections
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Statements Urging Stronger Political Representation for People with Intellectual Disabilities (May, Human Rights Watch)