| Major group affiliation: |
- Women
- Non-governmental organization
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| Involvement in UN Partnerships: |
Yes |
| If yes, explain in detail: |
Our annual seminars deal with sustainable development, environmental issues, education and poverty related to the role of women and girls in Mexico and Latin America. We are connected with institutions as CEPAL, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights . FEMU members undertake research, teaching, and communication regarding the Sustainable Development Goals. We undertake this commitment in partnership with the government, private sector and civil society "alike to make sure we leave a better planet for future generations". |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
no |
| Publications: |
We have one book about women and poverty. |
Statements or documents submitted
Commission on Sustainable Development:
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No |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
No |
| Publications: |
We have more than 10 publications on this topic. |
| Purpose of the organization: |
To work for the defense Economic and Social rights of women in Mexico. To promote a social and cultural environment of peace. To prevent gender violence in society To promote a mentality that eliminates discrimination To overcome patriarchal atavisms To value the contributions of Mexican women to the nation To work for the development of the feminine population by means of educational and cultural activities To achieve the recognition of the feminine work To spread a constructive image of women across the mass media. |
| Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: |
no |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
Each year we organize a National, Regional and International Conference held in different states of our country that include many social issues. The Women's Museum of Mexico City developed and managed by the FEMU has activities from Tuesday to Sunday, such as Gender Cinema, courses, workshops, lectures, art exhibits, book presentations. These activities promote the social development of the Museum's surroundings as well as the city population and nearby states. |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
Executive Committee 1. President Mirella Feingold (Mexican-Roumanian) 2. Glenda Hecksher International Vicepresident (Mexican) 3. Gabriela del Valle, National Vicepresident (Mexican) 4. Lucía Guzmán, General Secretary (Mexican) 5. Rosa María Álvarez, Legal adviser (Mexican) 6. María Teresa Ortega, Comptroller (Mexican) 7. Guadalupe López, Treasurer (Mexican) 8. Lourdes Enríquez, Cultural Diffusion (Mexican) 9. María Teresa Ambrosio, Secretary for National Affairs (Mexican) 10. Ydalia Pérez, Secretary for International affairs (Mexican) |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
120 members comprising individuals and affiliated associations in 21 states of the Mexican Republic and two Latin American countries: Bolivia and El Salvador. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Graduate Women International |
| Publications: |
Digital biannual Journal: Women, Rights and Society. 25 books. Monthly news bulletin |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Commission on the Status of Women:
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We contribute with Graduate Women International (GWI), in the final resolution of CSW (annually). |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women:
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We have prepared the following shadow reports: 1. Follow up of CEDAW recommendations 2012 2. Follow up of CEDAW recommendations for the City of Juarez 3. Shadow report mid-term (Recommendations 19 and 33) |
Quadrennial report due? Read more on our updated page.
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