WEBFreedom of religion or belief in Mexico. “Ensure freedom of religion for all people, especially of indigenous populations, so that they are not forcibly displaced and compelled to convert.” – recommendation 139 given by Pakistan during the third cycle of the UPR.
Historic Centre of Puebla - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBPuebla, which was founded ex nihilo in 1531, is situated about 100 km east of Mexico City, at the foot of the Popocatepetl volcano. It has preserved its great religious structures such as the 16th–17th-century cathedral and fine buildings like the old archbishop's palace, as well as a host of houses with walls covered in tiles ( azulejos ).
Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
WEBCriterion (iii) Monte Albán is an outstanding example of a pre-Columbian ceremonial centre in the middle zone of present-day Mexico, which was subjected to influences from the north - first from Teotihuacan, later the Aztecs - and from the south, the Maya. With its ball game court, magnificent temples, tombs and bas-reliefs with hieroglyphic ...
Heritage of Religious Interest - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBThe Integrated Implementation Strategy document is developed jointly by the Steering Group on Heritage of Religious Interest, established by the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies ICOMOS, ICCROM, IUCN. It outlines the main objectives, identifies main expertise needs, defines target audiences, lists its guiding principles and expected ...
REPORTE DE RESULTADOS 2 020 - Naciones Unidas en México
WEBREPORTE DE RESULTADOS 2 020 - Naciones Unidas en México
Mexico’s relentless wave of human rights violations | OHCHR
WEB16 October 2015. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein painted a sobering picture of the human rights situation for the many millions of people living in Mexico despite the progress being made in constitutional and legal reforms.
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination reviews Mexico…
WEBMar 21, 2019 · Mexico was a multi-ethnic and multicultural state, with 68 indigenous peoples and the Afro-Mexican people. According to the 2015 census, more than 20 per cent of the population self-identified as indigenous and 1.2 per cent as Afro-Mexican.
Anti-Muslim hatred has reached 'epidemic proportions' says UN …
WEBUN_SPExperts. March 4, 2021. He said that States had responded to security threats “by adopting measures which disproportionately target Muslims and define Muslims as both high risk and at risk of...
Indigenous Latin America - World Bank Group
WEBAug 9, 2023 · There are an estimated 42 million indigenous people in Latin America, according to the World Bank report " Indigenous Latin America in the Twenty-First Century". Among the countries with the largest indigenous populations are Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, and Bolivia, which together account for more than 80 percent of the regional total, …
How traditional indigenous practices can help Mexico in the fight ...
WEBNov 9, 2022 · There are approximately 23.2 million indigenous people in Mexico, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of its population. The country holds a historical debt towards them, as for many years they were excluded from national plans and their culture was not respected.
Multi-Religious Council of Leaders | UNHCR
WEBThe Multi-Religious Council of Leaders, brought together by UNHCR and Religions for Peace, strengthens collective efforts across regions and faiths to address root causes by supporting global advocacy, conflict prevention, reconciliation, peacebuilding and social cohesion initiatives. Read the Religious Leaders Statement from the 2023 Global ...
El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBBrief synthesis. El Tajín, Prehispanic City is a site with great significance for Mesoamerican archaeology because it is one of the best preserved and most thoroughly excavated examples of a pre-Hispanic town from the Epiclassic and early Post Classic period, the time between the fall of Teotihuacan and the rise of the Aztec empire.
Mexico Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBMar 27, 2024 · The Mexican economy grew by 3.2% in 2023, the second consecutive year of growth exceeding 3%, a moderation after the post-pandemic rebound. The official multidimensional poverty rate fell from 43.9% in 2020 to 36.3% in 2022, lifting 8.8 million Mexicans out of poverty, although extreme poverty has decreased more slowly.
Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia, General …
WEB15 March 2024. Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia, General Assembly Adopts Resolution Condemning Anti-Muslim Violence, Calling for Action against Religious Intolerance. Some Member...
Promoting the right to education throughout life in Mexico
WEBUNESCO supports Member States, including Mexico, in their mission to promote education for global citizenship as a tool for building peace, inclusion, interculturality, gender equality and the fight against extremism.
Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination considers
WEBFeb 15, 2012 · What was the link between the State and religion in Mexico, especially concerning the Muslim minority, as the report made no mention of such a religious minority? An Expert said that the today’s discussion showed that Mexico was an evolving society in the full throes of development.
Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro
WEBBrief Synthesis. The Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Queretaro comprises five missions which were built in the 18 th century, during the last phase of the evangelisation of the interior of Mexico, located in the mountainous Sierra Gorda region in central Mexico.
Building an ecosystem that reflects the multicultural richness of …
WEBSep 6, 2021 · This micro site is a public compilation that allows access to knowledge to strengthen MICs and helps build a new media ecosystem that reflect the multicultural richness of the country, as well to contribute and preserve the indigenous languages in …
Mexico must end pattern of discrimination against indigenous …
WEBGENEVA (20 November 2017) – The UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples Rights, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, has urged Mexico to achieve an equal and respectful relationship with indigenous peoples, in order to end …
Mexico : Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEB1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433. bmmexico@worldbank.org. Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America. The country has managed to keep on growing, despite the escalation of violent crime. The Partnership Strategy between Mexico and the World Bank has proven effective in a challenging international environment.
Migration in Mexico: complexities and challenges
WEBSeptember 21, 2022. Mexico has one of the most complex migratory contexts in the world, one that is marked by high levels of emigration and increasingly large numbers of forcibly deported returnees, people in transit, migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and internally displaced people.
Taos Pueblo - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBAuthenticity. Taos Pueblo is authentic in terms of its location and setting, forms and designs, materials and substance, uses and functions as well as spirit and feeling. The Pueblo has been continuously occupied and cared for …
Mexico | OHCHR - UN Human Rights Office
WEBApr 26, 2024 · In Mexico, the price for that right can be death. See all. Universal Periodic Review. Core documents for the current and previous cycles . The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the …
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