# Disability rights advocacy for women in Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disability-rights-advocacy-for-women-in-mexico
> Updated: 2026-09-12T22:06:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

To commemorate the National Day of Women with Disabilities, stakeholders in Zacatecas, Mexico, held a dialogue to address the intersection of gender and disability. Participants emphasized that women in this demographic face “double exclusion” and called for multi-sector public policies to ensure accessibility and human rights.

In related discussions, activist Tania Sánchez highlighted specific physical and social barriers in Mexico. She noted that inaccessible infrastructure complicates daily autonomy and reported facing discrimination in medical settings, including instances of infantilization during gynecological consultations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Tania Sánchez highlights barriers for women with disabilities in Mexico

Mexican activist Tania Sánchez highlights the physical, social, and medical barriers that women with disabilities face regarding autonomy, dating, and healthcare in Mexico.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tania-snchez-highlights-barriers-for-women-with-disabilities-in-mexico

### 2026-09-10: Zacatecas holds dialogue for National Day of Women with Disabilities

Authorities in Zacatecas held a dialogue to mark the National Day of Women with Disabilities, addressing the aggravated discrimination caused by the intersection of gender and disability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zacatecas-holds-dialogue-for-national-day-of-women-with-disabilities

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