Mexico
This page features the news on disability from Mexico in the Debrief Library. See also news from other countries.
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Civil Society and Community
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Mexico City wheelchair users rally for more accessibility (Aug, Yahoo! News)
Culture, Entertainment and Media
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People with disabilities behind plushie concert craze: “the toys are made by a group of some 400 people with disabilities in a factory in Puebla.” (Sep, La Prensa Latina)
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)
Lived Experience and Opinion
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A wonderful short video on inspiration porn reflecting on ableism, privilege and presentations of disability online. (In Spanish, no image description, Jul, Ruido En La Red)
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)
Violence and Harassment
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High Toll of Violence For Women With Disabilities, according to a new survey. (Sep, Human Rights Watch)
Mother of Child with Autism Killed after Seeking Protection from Authorities. “Luz reported being threatened by a neighbor because he didn’t like the noises her son made during crises. She also said the neighbor had attacked her with industrial bleach.” (Jul, Human Rights Watch)