promoting positive social change…
We work to empower sectors of society in vulnerable conditions including women, youth and seasonal migrant workers.
DONATE NOWMexico has the 16th highest rate of femicides globally and this rate has been on the rise since 2007.
WHAT WE DO
ProACI – Centro Mujeres A.C. was founded in 1994 in response to the increasing needs and human rights violations facing women and youth. Over the last two decades, Centro Mujeres has become a respected voice for women, youth, and seasonal migrants on a local, national, and international level.
Human Rights Advocacy →
Centro Mujeres is committed to fighting the systemic and often gendered denial of human rights in Baja California Sur and throughout Mexico.
Community Leadership →
Forming community resources as a first line of support for women and girls impacted by violence, discrimination, and human rights abuses.
Youth Radio →
Our program has proven to be a safe and open space for young people to create a dialog and engage with decision makers around human rights and opportunities.
Peer Learning →
Centro Mujeres works with young people to increase the respect and exercise of their health and human rights.
Professional Capacity Building →
We train policy makers and professionals in the health, legal and security sectors to increase their knowledge and capacity for action.
Preventative Education →
Through the program Little Ones, the organization aims to prevent sexual abuse, in preschool aged children.
WHO WE SERVE
We serve women, adolescents, youth, and migrant workers empowering them through community programs focused on reproductive and sexual health and rights, violence prevention, peer leadership, and advocacy.
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Agricultural workers arrive in Baja Sur every year
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Percent of babies born are to women younger than 18
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Migrant children living in squalid conditions on mega ranches
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Percent of women older than 15 experience violence in their relationships
I knew I was unhappy but I didn’t realize I was a victim of violence because my life was no different from my neighbors, my mother or friends. Then I began to participate in Centro Mujeres’ program PROMESA and slowly began to realize that I was suffering from abuse. I knew I had to take action…