Photo of Elizabeth Mosqueda and panel by Espacio OSC.
El Imparcial de Oaxaca reports: “On Thursday 9 April 2026, at the Oaxaca Institute of Graphic Arts, the #ProtegerLaDignidad [Protect Dignity] campaign was launched, an initiative that aims to raise awareness of the work carried out by human rights defenders and journalists, as well as the systemic risks they face.”
The event was organized by Consorcio Oaxaca and the Space of Civil Society Organizations for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists (Espacio OSC), with the support of the Embassy of France in Mexico, the German cooperation agency Bread for the World, and the Institute of Graphic Arts of Oaxaca.
In their article, Espacio OSC notes: “During the inauguration, Elizabeth Mosqueda, co-director of Consorcio Oaxaca, stressed that Oaxaca is the second entity in the country with the highest number of people incorporated into the Federal Protection Mechanism for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists, which shows the high level of risk faced by those who defend rights in the state.”
That article also highlights: “Mario Cardozo, representing Espacio OSC, presented the approach of the campaign and its main tools, including posters, audio capsules, recommendations and an interactive map on regulatory frameworks for protection. He pointed out that the campaign seeks to place defenders and journalists at the center – and not only the risks they face – promoting a comprehensive vision based on recognition, well-being and the full exercise of rights.”
Photo of Mario Cardozo by Casa de la Cultura Oaxaqueña.
A short video-clip from the public forum can be seen here.
The #ProtegerLaDignidad website can be found here.
PBI supports the strengthening of the Protection Mechanism
Peace Brigades International accompanies Espacio OSC whose member groups include Consorcio Oaxaca and the Zeferino Ladrillero Human Rights Center (CDHZL).
In September 2025, just after Canadian prime minister Mark Carney visited Mexico, Elizabeth Mosqueda from Consorcio Oaxaca and Hugo Arreola from CDHZL travelled to Ottawa accompanied by Manuel Jabonero from PBI-Mexico for meetings with Members of Parliament, Global Affairs Canada, civil society allies and others to amplify the call to strengthen the Protection Mechanism.
Photo: Photo-journal of PBI-Mexico accompanied Espacio OSC advocacy tour in Canada on Protection Mechanism.
Then on February 13, 2026, Elizabeth, Hugo and Mario Cardozo from Espacio OSC participated in a webinar co-organized with PBI that further spoke about the need to strengthen the Protection Mechanism.
Photo: PBI-Canada co-organizes webinar with PBI-Mexico and Espacio OSC on Protection Mechanism in Mexico.
On February 24, 2026, PBI-Canada met with Elizabeth, Hugo, Mario, Manuel and other members of Espacio OSC in Mexico City to discuss ways to continue to involve Canada in the call to strengthen the Protection Mechanism.
Photo: Photo-journal of PBI-Canada visit with PBI projects and accompanied defenders in Mexico and Honduras.
Then on February 27, 2026, PBI-Canada and PBI-Mexico conveyed the same message in a meeting with Melissa Cardinal and Davina Basse at the Embassy of Canada in Mexico City just after the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico.
And most recently on March 27, 2026, we met on this issue with representatives from the Mexico and Trilateral Affairs Division of Global Affairs Canada, as well as the Human Rights and Freedoms Division, and the Embassy of Canada in Mexico.
The upcoming Canada-Mexico Dialogue in May 2026
We look forward to continuing to provide input for the upcoming Canada-Mexico Dialogue on Human Rights and Multilateral Affairs expected to take place in late-May in Ottawa. The thematic issues to be discussed include freedom of expression, media freedom and rights in the digital space, the theme under which the Protection Mechanism is expected to be discussed by the two countries.
We are now planning a second webinar in advance of the Canada-Mexico Dialogue on Human Rights and Multilateral Affairs.
We continue to follow this.
Additional reading
–338 attacks in 2025: the most violent year for women journalists in Mexico (Somoselmedio, April 10, 2026)
– Journalists in danger: violence, impunity and protection mechanism (Sinembargo.mx, April 11, 2026).
