Mexico City lawmakers are urged to pass a rights-based care law to ensure dignity, autonomy, and support for people with disabilities.

Mexico City’s Congress is urged to pass a rights-based care and support law developed by a coalition of disability advocates, including Human Rights Watch and Mexicanas con Discapacidad. The proposal, Cuidados Sí; Apoyos También, calls for independent living support, personal assistance, and community-based services, emphasizing autonomy and inclusion. It aligns with international human rights standards and seeks to replace charity-based models with systems that recognize care as a human right. Advocates highlight the growing burden on unpaid family caregivers, especially aging relatives, and stress that policies must reflect the lived experiences of people with disabilities, particularly women. The law aims to ensure dignity, equality, and self-determination in education, employment, legal capacity, and safety.