Leading Mexico City Women Draw Up 'Manifesto' to Improve the City for All Nina Lakhani and Camilla Brett - The Guardian
go to original November 11, 2015

Tackling gender-based violence and unsafe public spaces are the main priorities for women in Mexico City, according to a diverse group of distinguished women who were invited to take part in a special discussion by the Guardian.

The group – which included actresses, singers, political analysts, human rights activists, journalists and students who live and work in Mexico City – debated the biggest issues and challenges facing women in 2015. The event was held in the garden of Casa Azul where Kahlo – arguably one of the world’s most influential feminists and female artists – lived and created some of her best-known work.

The group agreed a list of priorities which will be presented by the Guardian to Patricia Mercado, secretariat of the Mexico City government. Mercado – a high profile feminist politician and former presidential candidate – is one of the highest ranking female officials serving in the city government.

The recommendations – which are not the official views of the Frida Kahlo Museum – urge authorities to develop and implement effective public campaigns targeting school children and adults, to help promote gender equality and eradicate sexual harassment – which the group said is widespread in workplaces and public spaces, especially public transport.

Safe public meeting places, self-defence classes and better-lit streets are practical steps the city authorities could take immediately to improve security for women, the group concluded.

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