Mexico expands women’s rights programs in Guerrero, Oaxaca and Sonora

The Mexican government launched an itinerant school for Amuzgo women in Guerrero and Oaxaca, bringing together 180 participants from 83 communities for a series of eight sessions on indigenous women's rights, freedom from violence, agrarian issues, economic autonomy and political participation. The program, coordinated by the secretariats of Women and Culture and the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples, runs through November and aims to strengthen community leadership and representation.

In Sonora, a public assembly in Ciudad Obregón highlighted women’s contributions to the state’s transformation. Attended by local leaders and community members, the dialogue addressed substantive equality, economic empowerment, femicide and institutional responsibilities. Governor Javier Lamarque praised women as essential to public life and announced continued support for grassroots organizing.

Both initiatives reflect a broader governmental effort to improve gender equity and Indigenous rights across Mexico.