News from Mexico
FANMex to collaborate with France Libertés Foundation
The Foundation France Libertés is collaborating with FANMex on a project looking at indigenous perspectives on the right to water.
Call for solidarity: support communities affected by extreme weather in Mexico
Community Water and Sanitation Fair "Nuestra Agua 2013"
In March 2013, FAN Latin American networks: FANAS, FANCA and FANMex, along with other organizations organised the Community Water and Sanitation Management Fair “Nuestra Agua 2013”. The fair, which aimed to increase the visibility of community water management groups and to provide a space to share and learn, took place in Granada, Nicaragua.
FANMex coorganizes the National Congress “Citizen and Water Sustainability in Mexico”
On December 7th and 8th the national congress "Citizen and Water Sustainability was held in the Metropolitan Autonomous University in Mexico City, with an assistance of around 420 persons from the academia and the organized civil society. This event was organized by a variety of institutions andorganizations who are aiming to contribute with proposals for the new Water Law to be build after the recognition of the human right to water and sanitation in the Mexican Constitution last February. FANMex has been playing a leading part in the building of this event, both organizing aswell as giving input in the development of the draft document that was the basis for the work during the congress.
Second international water and sanitation fair - Nuestra Agua 2013
In partnership with CLOCSAS, ARCA, AHJASA, ANDAR, COFORSA and GWP, FANCA, FANAS and FANMex are organising the second international exhibition on water and sanitation "Nuestra Agua 2013".
A first step to take it up- ministerial declaration
Georgina Vidriales is a member of FAN Mexico and also represents local NGO called SENDAS in Mexico. She shared that her main achievement in this World Water Forum at Marseille is working together with civil societies, we work in collation, we can take back results from an impact to our local level, how you say, delegations, official delegations and also I can say that sharing experiences with all other people all around the world working in water management, and network research management, all linkage with water.
The Mexican Senate recognizes the right to water and sanitation
The 29th of September becomes a crucial date for Mexicans: Mexican Senate has recognized the right to water and sanitation for personal and domestic use respecting quantity, quality, accessibility
III Community Water Management Fair Mexico 2011
The third Community Water Management Fair, Mexico, is a learning forum for local government, communities, academics and students on topics including mining, water management, sanitation and pollution organised by Grupo de Estudios Anbientales AC (GEA) and takes place on 8-10 June 2011.
'Caravan of water' raises awareness on water issues in Mexico
'Caravan of water' is a touring convoy of artistic activities and workshops raising awareness of water issues among communities.
Right to water is in the Mexican constitution
Mexico, April 28 (Notimex). - The Chamber of Deputies has approved a reform to add the fourth article of the Constitution which promotes the constitutional right of access to water.
