Human rights commissions in Mexico address end-of-life and animal welfare

The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) has expressed support for advancing the regulation of end-of-life decisions in Mexico. While euthanasia remains prohibited under current health laws, the CNDH advocates for a framework that ensures dignity, autonomy, and legal certainty. Any potential regulation would require clear procedures, medical evaluations, and safeguards to protect both patients and medical professionals.

Separately, the Human Rights Commission of the State of Mexico (CODHEM) has introduced two new instruments to promote animal welfare. These include a specific protocol for the care of Brownie, a dog formally adopted by the commission, and a general model for the respectful care of non-human animals in public institutions. The model is designed to be adaptable for state agencies and municipalities, incorporating ethical and scientific criteria based on the five domains of animal welfare.