Peacekeeping Operations

Mexico has been actively participating in UN peacekeeping operations since 2014.
It contributes military, police, and civilian personnel trained in human rights, among other topics.
Its participation is guided by principles of legality, impartiality, and respect for sovereignty.
It has been recognized for its professionalism and commitment to multilateralism.
Mexico promotes dialogue as a path to peace in regional and international forums.

Water Diplomacy

*English version available on our YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHCV3IeAYZo&t=15s

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS?

This video was made to explore and find out if people know about human rights: what they are, if they can name some, and how they think they could be strengthened.

We thank everyone who participated in this exercise and shared their opinions and thoughts.

What are some of the human rights?

As part of our work to promote and educate about human rights, we present an organized list that seeks to facilitate understanding and access to information.

The aim is to clearly show the main internationally recognized rights, both by type of right and by vulnerable group, in order to promote awareness, exercise, and defense of these rights in society.

Rights for vulnerable groups

Childhood

Right to life, survival, and development.
Right to education.
Right to protection from abuse and exploitation.
Right to health and adequate nutrition.
Right to express their opinion and be heard

Youth

Right to education and vocational training.
Right to participate in public and political life.
Right to physical and mental health.
Right to decent employment opportunities.
Right to freedom of expression and association.

Adults

Right to work and fair working conditions.
Right to social security.
Right to political participation.
Right to equality and non-discrimination.
Right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.

Elderly People

Right to health and specialized medical care.
Right to a dignified life free from violence.
Right to social security and pensions.
Right to participate in the community.
Right to autonomy and to make decisions about their own lives.

Women

Right to equality and non-discrimination.
Right to live free from violence.
Right to decent work and equal pay.
Right to political and economic participation.
Right to education and decent work.

People with Disabilities

Right to accessibility in physical and digital spaces.
Right to inclusive education.
Right to work under equal conditions.
Right to health and rehabilitation.
Right to full participation in society.

Civil and Political Rights

Life, liberty, and personal security.
Freedom of expression, association, and religion.
Political participation and the right to vote.
Equality before the law and access to justice.

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Decent work and fair conditions.
Education.
Health.
Adequate housing.
Social security.

Collective and Solidarity Rights

Right to development.
Right to a healthy environment.
Right to peace.
Right to self-determination of peoples.

Humanitarian aid after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Our mission after the earthquake

After the devastating earthquake on February 6, 2023, in Turkey and Syria, our NGO mobilized to donate clothing, water, and food through the Turkish embassy.

Why do we do this?

To protect life: To ensure that those affected have immediate access to essentials.
Defending health: Preventing malnutrition in emergency conditions.
Preserving dignity: Providing clothing and basic resources to maintain an adequate standard of living.
International solidarity: Cooperating with diplomatic institutions to ensure that aid arrives safely and transparently.
Coordination at the Turkish embassy: Together with the people at the embassy, we helped to receive and organize donations, strengthening solidarity and community spirit in a time of need.

Relationship with Human Rights

Our action is aligned with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes:

The right to life and health.
The right to an adequate standard of living.
The importance of international cooperation in times of crisis.

Humanitarian Aid

دعونا نساعد الفئات الضعيفة !

The recent rise of cost of living has brought a severe food crisis all around the world, specially in Latin America.

You can be part of the change by donating food or in-kind donations.