As a result of the combined efforts and in order to achieve the harmonious social reintegration of those who have been released from the Criminal Justice System, this May 1st the Human Rights Commission of Mexico City hosted an event that hosted the released population, their families, friends and various activities dedicated to socialization, creativity, sports and community activities, in order to achieve a welcoming space for those who are now reintegrated into everyday life.
The event, called Freedom Fair, was attended by 20 government agencies of Mexico City and several civil society organizations, including Mi Valedor. We were present with the intention of publicizing the project as an option for labor integration and the creation of new support networks in a context of vulnerability of the population. The first Fair was organized by social reinsertion CDMX and the CNDHCDMX, generating visibility, support and alternatives for people who have been deprived of their liberty.
We took a tour of the National Museum of Anthropology to continue with our drawing workshop with the guys, aimed at the upcoming exhibition that will take place in November. The National Museum of Anthropology is one of the most prominent museums in Mexico City and ranks among the most important museums in the world […]
On Thursday, August 3rd, Mi Valedor was part of the 2nd International Real Social Reintegration Symposium at Los Pinos, organized by the Mexico City Social Reintegration Institute. We had the honor of sharing experiences alongside other organizations working with vulnerable populations. It was an extremely enriching and beneficial space where diverse perspectives were exchanged, and […]
We were part of the 16th great book and movie sale at the Monument to the Revolution organized by the Ministry of Culture of Mexico City. We felt excited and grateful for the opportunity to participate in an event that celebrates culture, reading, and diversity. It was wonderful to share this experience with people passionate […]
The Mexican press reports numerous cases of “social cleansing” of homeless people in recent years. With these words, they refer to practices aimed at removing those who live in public spaces. The methods used range from harassing them to move from one place to another where they won’t “bother,” to forced relocation to state-run shelters, […]
In the company of the anthropologist Fabrizio Pistillo, the advocates created a dictionary in which they established what various terms commonly used in social policy instruments directed at socially excluded people mean to them. These concepts are often discussed in academic circles, but with this exercise, we open up the space to understand what those […]
On Friday, January 13th, it was an important day for the streets of this “city of rights.” An organized group of homeless individuals decided to put a stop to acts of social cleansing. They appeared resolute and confident. Photo by Eréndira Aquino The events unfolded as follows: Before noon on Thursday, January 12th, the mayor […]
