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Pide CNDH prevenir contagio de coronavirus en cárceles del país

April 13, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by El Universal on 13/04/2020

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The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) has issued recommendations for prisons in Mexico.The preventive measures are the following:1. Elaborate a plan to keep people informed, the inmates, their families and the employees of the facility. 2. Inform of the preventive measures. 3. Set up a program to follow up with the latest news regarding COVID-19 and follow the advice of the Health authorities. 4. Raise awareness of the places with the highest risk 5. Grant the necessary hygiene products, specially to elder people and children that have a higher risk. 6. If people show symptoms, immediately inform the medical area.

Pide la ONU a México tomar medidas “urgentes” en cárceles para impedir brote de coronavirus

April 12, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by Infobae on 12/04/2020

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According to reports, more than 200,936 people are in jails around Mexico. At least 63% of theses premises have deficient conditions of material and hygiene.These factors make the inmates more vulnerable to COVID-19, as it implies it is difficult to have social distancing.The UN said it is “urgent” to take measures in this regard, including, (i) enough health personnel; (ii) enough drinking water and water for showering; and (iii) that once a week, hygiene and disinfection products are provided to the inmates.They also recommend to have a review point when people arrive to the prison, including family members and children that live inside the premises with their mother.Also, in case of emergency, they must transfer the inmate to the hospital to be treated and avoid the infection within the prison premises.

Por Covid-19, PepsiCo donará 115 mdp para alimentación de niños mexicanos

March 29, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by Vanessa Solis on 29/03/2020

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PepsiCo announced that it will donate $115 million pesos to ensure the feeding of children in poverty in Mexico during the critical phase of the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.In partnership with the PepsiCo Global Foundation, Save the Children and Un Kilo de Ayuda, more than 10 million meals will be provided to 70,000 children during this phase, since in Mexico, 6 million children from low-income families depend on school lunches for proper nutrition, according to the United Nations World Food Program and DIF.In addition, they will be donating 8,000 N95 mouthpieces to care for and protect health professionals, measures that are in addition to those already implemented by the company to protect its employees and give them better economic and health support in Mexico.

UNICEF implementa plan para COVID-19 en México

March 29, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by UNICEF on 29/03/2020

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) began a plan to support children, adolescents and families in Mexico, aimed to prevent infections of COVID-19, and protecting their physical and emotional integrity.They are targeting the more vulnerable sectors, for example migration centers in the northern border, by sharing important information and providing hygiene kits with antibacterial soap, toothbrush, tooth paste, clothing detergent, sanitary pads and toilet paper.Due to the increase in violence over children in this emergency, UNICEF is providing psychological and emotional support through audio-visual material with positive content.UNICEF is also preparing radio capsules containing important information on COVID-19 that will be translated into more than 40 indigenous languages with tips for families as well as information regarding the best way to wash hands and keep good hygiene to prevent infection from COVID-19.UNICEF is also asking for donations that will allow them to continue with this effort.

Alerta máxima por coronavirus en albergues mexicanos para migrantes

March 28, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by Gardenia Mendoza on 28/03/2020

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In recent weeks, the city of Monterrey and its surroundings have become a red hot spot for the spread of the coronavirus, which is on its way to reaching 100 people. This has put the shelters in the border state of Nuevo León and Tijuana on alert.6 shelters in Baja California had decided to not accept anyone but only the people that were already in the shelter to prevent coronavirus.Other shelters have decided to only accept women and children.

INM ignora recomendaciones de la ONU ante pandemia de Coronavirus

March 28, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by Aaybe Vargas on 28/03/2020

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The OIM (Organización Internacional de Migraciones) announced measures that should be included in migrant shelters which includes testing for Covid-19, extreme hygiene measures and an increase in emergency shelters; however, these recommendations have not yet been fully complied.The children are the most vulnerable group said Mexico World Vision. Regarding shelters or migrant centers, in the event that deportations increase, these spaces will operate above their normal capacity, so overcrowding conditions will be exacerbated.

Los niños sin hogar en México enfrentan la pandemia sin ayuda

March 27, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by Jose Pablo Criales on 27/03/2020

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Civil associations and governmental entities have declared that Mexico has no plan to prevent children that are living on the street from contracting Covid-19. Also, there is no clear number of children who live on street. The latest figures available from the capital’s government, from 2018, count 207 minors out of a total of 6,754 homeless people. The Mexican government has decided to suspend all non essential activities but it is a purely sanitary and essential decision, it does not take into account other needs of children.

Un llamado para ayudar a los adultos mayores, prostitutas y niños en cárceles en México

March 26, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by El País; Verne on 26/03/2020

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the most vulnerable groups or people are (i) elder people; (ii) prostitutes; (iii) women that are violence victims; and (iv) children that live in prison. This, because they do not receive help from authorities.As a result of this pandemic, a group called “#MiBarrioMeRespalda” (translation: My Neighborhood Supports Me) requests help for people in the same area to obtain health support.In prisons, the higher risk are for kids that live along their detained mothers, and that if they get the virus they might not have access to health services.Normally family visitors are responsible for providing them with the basic basket and hygiene supplies, but as visitors have been reduced and corruption is on the agenda, they have difficulties providing these supplies to the children.They are requesting donations through Non Governmental Organizations, such as Integra, in order to receive these hygiene supplies to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Por Covid-19, recomiendan medidas para cárceles, orfanatos, asilos…

March 25, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by Excelsior on 25/03/2020

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In view of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture issued a list of actions to prevent inhuman treatment for vulnerable people:1. If personal visits are restricted, inmates must be compensated with use of digital media or telephonic communication; 2. Include people in detention centers to create measures, protocols or guidelines to prevent and treat COVID-19; 3. Establish concrete actions for the treatment of the population in a situation of vulnerability; 4. Develop specific protocols and action plans to implement health measures in places of deprivation of liberty; and 5. Design specific spaces for people detained that are suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Save The Children pide a México trazarestrategias para niños ante coronavirus

March 21, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by El Universal on 21/03/2020

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Save the Children, a NGO, is requesting the Mexican government to design a plan aimed to protect children and teenagers from coronavirus, in order to guarantee their right to health, development, education and protection against violence.According to the NGO, in Mexico more than 5 million children do not have access to health services.The NGO also announced that they will be delivering hygiene kits for children and teenagers in migration context, juvenile centers, foster home, social services and other detention centers to prevent the risk of COVID-19.

Personas presas, en riesgo por coronavirus: ¿Qué están haciendo las cárceles para prevenir contagios?

March 16, 2020By Joakim Loeb0 comment

Originally published by Animal Político on 16/03/2020

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Jails in various States within Mexico have begun to implement sanitary measures to avoid the infection of COVID-19 among inmates and their families.Many Centers have suspended any visits from families until April 20.The NGO “Reinserta a Un Mexicano, A.C.”(Reinsert a Mexican), has provided kits with milk, medicine, vitamins and other basic supplies for children part of this group (who have parents in Jail).They also provide with activities to promote the integral development to be carried out with their mothers.For adolescents in detention centers, didactic manuals will be provided for self-care, integration and reflection activities, and others for recreational and artistic dynamics.

Justice for Children - 2020