Students Awarded for Promoting Human Rights Through Art, Emphasizing Culture of Peace

Students across Mexico are being recognized for their artistic contributions to promoting human rights and a culture of peace. The third edition of the "What to do if my human rights are violated?" poster contest, aimed at high school students, saw Maryjose Salinas Roldán, Jazmin Arlene Beltrán López, and Samantha Yolotzin Gámez Quintino take the top three prizes.

Seven other posters received special mentions for their artistic merit and messages advocating for human rights. The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), a key organizer alongside the University of Colima and the Progreso City Council in Yucatán, highlighted the contest as part of a broader strategy to instill values like respect, inclusion, empathy, and solidarity in adolescents. The initiative also aims to create spaces for creative expression and participation.

During the event, which was held in person and streamed online, students shared the inspiration behind their artwork. They emphasized the importance of fostering school environments free from violence and grounded in respect for human dignity. Authorities from the CNDH stressed the crucial role of parents, teachers, and guardians in cultivating a culture of peace from an early age. Yajahira Guadalupe Frances Quintero, from the CNDH's Directorate of Linkage and Promotion of Human Rights Education, noted that art serves as a vital tool for encouraging dialogue, coexistence, and building more just and harmonious communities.

The organizers stated that such initiatives align with the principles of the "New Mexican School" and the CNDH's preventive approach to human rights, contributing to the strengthening of a culture of peace.

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art is a fundamental tool for promoting dialogue, coexistence, and the construction of more just and harmonious communities.