Mexico City, February 6 – The Mexico City Congress and the Institute of Democratic Planning and Prospecting (IPDP) convened the First Women’s Assembly to integrate a gender perspective into various aspects of the Project of the General Development Plan of Mexico City 2025-2045. The event, held in the Azcapotzalco Borough, gathered more than 50 women, including local deputies, councilwomen, businesswomen, residents, and feminist collectives, alongside the Head of the Azcapotzalco Borough, Nancy Núñez Reséndiz.
Key Proposals and Concerns Raised by Participants
Participants voiced their concerns and needs regarding access to potable water, dignified housing, well-paid work, the Care System and social programs, as well as the strengthening of legislative instruments concerning vicarious violence and women’s empowerment. This assembly marks the eighth forum organized in different boroughs to gather public opinion on the PGD Project, which will guide the capital for the next two decades.
Legislators Emphasize Importance of Gender Perspective
Deputy Brenda Ruiz Aguilar, Vice-Coordinator of the Morena Parliamentary Group, highlighted that citizens can also submit their observations and suggestions on the document via the plazapublica.cdmx.gob.mx portal. This initiative aims to shape the city’s future over the coming two decades based on public input.
Cecilia Vadillo Obregón, President of the Gender Equality Commission of the capital’s Congress, emphasized the significance of women’s opinions on various topics, particularly the Care System and public policies against violence targeting women.
Mayor Nancy Núñez Reséndiz stated that the forum serves as a launching point for public policies benefiting women, aligning with the actions promoted by the Mexico City Government. She underscored the importance of collecting citizens’ opinions on the PGD.
María Elena Esparza Guevara, Coordinator of the Economic Autonomy Program of the capital’s Secretariat for Women, affirmed that these forums are crucial for understanding the perspectives of this demographic on various issues, thereby jointly defining the General Development Plan Project.
Strategic Lines for an Egalitarian City
Nebai Osorio Ugalde, an IPDP representative, explained that the PGD Project encompasses 22 strategic lines. The overarching goal is to transition towards a city that is egalitarian in terms of human rights and infrastructure. Women, she detailed, require safe spaces, an end to inequality, and the overcoming of gender violence.
Specific Demands from the Assembly
During the Women’s Assembly, held in the Pagés Llergo Hall, attendees advocated for the promotion of protocols to prevent vicarious violence, increased job opportunities for trans women, the establishment of spaces for women to sell their products, and legal support for women undergoing divorce proceedings. Other demands included education for men to participate in household chores, courses for elderly care, and the inclusion of men in the Care System.
This initiative underscores a concerted effort to ensure that the future development of Mexico City comprehensively addresses the needs and perspectives of its female residents, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable urban environment.
Source: https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/comsoc-presentan-mujeres-propuestas-proyecto-pgd-ciudad-mexico-2025-2045-7037-1.html
