We’re glad to be in touch with you again. During the first half of 2026, GIRE continued to strengthen the strategies that we have developed over the years to advance reproductive justice for everyone, even in unfavourable contexts.
Below, we share the most relevant news from this semester regarding the defence of and access to reproductive rights in Mexico:
Reproductive justice is a collective process that adapts and sustains itself in the face of national and international challenges, including the increasing influence of anti-rights groups. It does not happen overnight; it is the result of everyday actions that build up and transform realities.
We invite you to explore our 2025 Annual Report: A Journey Towards Reproductive Justice, in which you can learn about GIRE’s work in 2025, from accompanying to developing disruptive campaigns to drive social change. Find out more at informe2025.gire.org.mx.
On 21 April, Marea Verde MX –comprising Balance, the Simone de Beauvoir Leadership Institute, and GIRE– premiered the short film “Alex” at the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG).
The short film portrays the experience of a non-binary person who discovers they are pregnant and decides to have an abortion, with the support of their family. The narrative highlights the fact that abortion can, and should be, a decision that unfolds as part of an ongoing life, without any dramatic twists or climaxes based on tragedy.
Directed by Natalia Bermúdez, “Alex” is part of an Marea Verde MX project that aims to present stories on screen that challenge the narrative surrounding abortion through cinema. The scripts are based on the real-life experiences of people seeking abortion and those who accompany them, and are free from institutional or social stigma.
Follow Marea Verde MX on social media to stay updated on upcoming screenings and events related to the short film.
Don’t miss this:
El Argumentario. Ideas for Advancing the Legalization of Abortion is a digital tool featuring evidence-based legal, public policy, and ethical arguments to strengthen the debate in favour of reproductive rights in Latin America. It was developed by the Mesa por la Vida y la Salud de las Mujeres, in collaboration with GIRE and teams of experts from Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico. Explore it at the following link.
You are also invited to attend the presentation of the report “Obstetric Violence in Three Dimensions: Data, Voices, and Practices”, a collaborative project by GIRE, the University of Oxford, and Colmena Consultoras. This report analyses the issue using evidence, testimonies, and institutional practices. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 16, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas of UNAM, with both in-person and remote attendance options available. Register at the following link to confirm your attendance.
Did you know that not everyone who carries a pregnancy identifies as a cisgender woman? The term “gestating people” emerged from decades of trans struggle for recognition in reproductive healthcare. We invite you to read the article “Trans Resistance Must Be Named”, which explores why the way we refer to people who can become pregnant matters so much.
In March, GIRE took part in the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) of the United Nations, as part of the Mexican Delegation. During several days of sessions and parallel events with civil society organizations from around the world, GIRE contributed to sustaining the agreements reached and strengthening strategic alliances around sexual and reproductive rights.
CSW70 was characterized by particularly tense negotiations, culminating in an unprecedented moment: for the first time in the Commission’s history, the Agreed Conclusions had to be adopted by vote — with 37 in favour, 1 against, and 6 abstentions — as achieving unanimous consensus proved unattainable. At the heart of the conflict was the language around sexual and reproductive health and rights, in a global context where various parties are seeking to reverse previously established agreements. In this context, preventing regression was a significant political achievement and demonstrates that collective action can protect what has been won and pave the way for further progress.
Thank you for joining us on this semester’s journey. Your readership and diffusion are a fundamental part of this collective work. We keep building together.
With gratitude, Rebeca Ramos, pp. GIRE