‘All for one’: The women supporting the political careers of other women in Mexico
Source: El Pais
At first, they thought they would be the ones preparing themselves for political positions in Mexico: “a feminist party,” they mused. But then, they realized that wasn’t their purpose. They came to the conclusion that, although they care deeply about the way politics are done in their country, they didn’t personally want to step into those roles. So, they created an organization in which many women would support a single candidate: “All for one.” So was born Aúna, the citizen platform through which professional women from across many disciplines — filmmakers, producers, lawyers, political scientists, etc. — call on other women from all over the country in order to support, train, register and accompany them on their path to elected office.
The organization is now just over three years old, and is supporting one of the most important women in Mexico’s 2024 elections: a candidate to govern the Mexican capital, Clara Brugada, who is a member of the Morena party. The process for Brugada has been the same for any Aúna candidate, and she has complied with it as any other candidate would. To become affiliated with Aúna — as Brugada and the 74 other women have who have been approved by the organization to receive its accompaniment towards a political position in 2024 — means benefiting from ongoing education and training from all those who make up its team. Aúna has a presence in Mexico City, Nuevo León, Jalisco, Guerrero and Oaxaca, and its members have a close understanding of each area’s local issues.
Click here to read the full article published by El Pais on 31 January 2023.
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At first, they thought they would be the ones preparing themselves for political positions in Mexico: “a feminist party,” they mused. But then, they realized that wasn’t their purpose. They came to the conclusion that, although they care deeply about the way politics are done in their country, they didn’t personally want to step into those roles. So, they created an organization in which many women would support a single candidate: “All for one.” So was born Aúna, the citizen platform through which professional women from across many disciplines — filmmakers, producers, lawyers, political scientists, etc. — call on other women from all over the country in order to support, train, register and accompany them on their path to elected office.
The organization is now just over three years old, and is supporting one of the most important women in Mexico’s 2024 elections: a candidate to govern the Mexican capital, Clara Brugada, who is a member of the Morena party. The process for Brugada has been the same for any Aúna candidate, and she has complied with it as any other candidate would. To become affiliated with Aúna — as Brugada and the 74 other women have who have been approved by the organization to receive its accompaniment towards a political position in 2024 — means benefiting from ongoing education and training from all those who make up its team. Aúna has a presence in Mexico City, Nuevo León, Jalisco, Guerrero and Oaxaca, and its members have a close understanding of each area’s local issues.
Click here to read the full article published by El Pais on 31 January 2023.
Image source: El Pais