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Mexico

Mexico borders the US, and the two countries have close economic ties. However, it is currently facing a variety of social and environmental challenges. The structural causes of poverty persist: 35 per cent of the population live in poverty. The number of violent crimes in Mexico has been very high for years. Additionally, Mexico is a transit country for many Central American migrants seeking to reach the US.

In our project work in Mexico, we advocate for the rights of migrants. We support migration committees and self-help groups to counteract the effects of labour migration. We also support healthcare for migrants and offer protection against human rights violations.

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Counseling and Empowerment

The border city of Tapachula is one of the first stops for migrants on their way to Mexico or the United States. The migrants suffer from human rights violations and precarious living conditions. Our partner organisation "Centro de Derechos Humanos Fray Matías de Córdova" works to ensure access to rights and services for migrants, with a particular focus on women and girls.

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Empowering women - defending human rights

Crime, sexual violence, poverty and structural inequalities are among the reasons why women flee their home countries to Mexico and the US. Access to protection and justice is complicated by many obstacles.

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