Iztapalapa

Why are local and regional governments essential for promoting, fulfilling, and respecting human rights? 

We are the level of government closest to the population and therefore have the clearest perspective and the most accurate sense of the needs and aspirations of the people in the territories we govern. With this comes the responsibility to act accordingly and to generate effective responses through public policies and concrete actions that advance a dignified life for all, regardless of their social, economic, cultural, or sexual condition. We are also committed to influencing and advocating before other levels of government and state institutions for what is necessary to guarantee all rights for all people. 

Why are human rights relevant values and a useful framework for guiding local action? 

The human rights approach constitutes the ethical and political framework of the Iztapalapa Mayor’s Office. From this framework, all public actions are built and sustained, placing human beings—both individually and collectively—at the center as rights-holders. This implies the need to create inclusive and equitable conditions without any form of distinction. This is reflected in the comprehensive and territorial focus of our policies, programs, and public actions, which aim for the effective, progressive, and sustainable exercise of rights. The rights-based approach sets the tone for a shift from sectoral to population-centered policies, which place the uniqueness of individuals and the indivisibility of their rights at the forefront. This is a significant innovation in public management and positions the Iztapalapa Mayor’s Office at the forefront in this regard. Policies centered on the uniqueness of individuals inherently require a comprehensive management strategy, demanding coordination between various levels of government, civil society, families, and communities.