45th session of the Universal Periodic Review
Universal Periodic Review Working Group – 45th Session
Universal Periodic Review of Mexico
24 January 2024
Statement by Australia
Thank you, Vice President
Australia commends Mexico for introducing legislation to address enforced disappearances and establishing an independent federal Attorney-General’s Office since its last review. Australia also acknowledges Mexico’s efforts on gender equality and LGBTQIA+ rights.
Australia remains concerned by the high number of femicides and enforced disappearances in Mexico, and the under-resourcing of institutions designed to address these issues.
Australia recommends Mexico:
- Implement the recommendations of the diagnosis of Mexico’s Federal Protection Mechanism by OHCHR, and ensure the Mechanism is adequately resourced.
- Increase the budgets of the Specialised Prosecutor’s Offices for Gender-Based Crimes, and update and standardise protocols for the investigation of cases of violence against women.