Caregiver support program to launch in 15 days, announce Brugada; proposal for "care cities" in AL region
In a significant move aimed at recognising and supporting caregivers, Clara Brugada, the head of Government in Mexico City, recently made an announcement during the XVI Regional Conference on Women of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Brugada announced the impending launch of an economic support program for caregivers in Mexico City, which is expected to commence in approximately 15 days. This initiative forms part of a public care system that Brugada is promoting in the city. However, the details about this support have not been disclosed yet.
In addition to this, Brugada proposed an initiative to reform Article 9 of Mexico City's Constitution, under the title of "Solidarity City." This initiative is part of a broader call for a "care cities" network, which is not limited to Mexico City. This network is intended to free women's time and serve as a platform for sharing experiences, learning, proposing, and challenging.
Brugada compared unrecognized, unvalued, and unpaid work to "disguised slavery," emphasising the importance of acknowledging and supporting caregivers. She also highlighted that caring, being cared for, and self-care are human rights protected by Mexico City's Constitution.
The "care cities" network is a call to governments across Latin America and the Caribbean to join this initiative. Brugada made this call during her presentation at the conference, emphasising the need for collective action to address the challenges faced by caregivers.
While specific details about the economic support program and the "care cities" network are yet to be released, Brugada's announcements mark a significant step towards recognising and supporting caregivers in Mexico City and beyond. For more detailed and authoritative information, it is recommended to consult official statements from the Mexico City government website or Clara Brugada's official communication channels.
- The initiative to form a "care cities" network, proposed by Clara Brugada, extends beyond Mexico City and invites governments across Latin America and the Caribbean to collaborate, fostering a platform for women's time-saving and experience-sharing.
- In line with her promotion of the public care system in Mexico City, Clara Brugada emphasized the importance of acknowledging and supporting caregivers, equating unrecognized, unvalued, and unpaid care work to "disguised slavery."
- The head of Government in Mexico City, Clara Brugada, also prioritized mental health and women's health in her announcements during the XVI Regional Conference on Women of Latin America and the Caribbean, advocating for health-and-wellness policies as part of her "Solidarity City" initiative.
- As policy-and-legislation developments, Brugada announced her intention to reform Article 9 of Mexico City's Constitution to acknowledge caregivers' economic contributions, hinting at an upcoming economic support program to be implemented in the coming weeks.
