Reducing Tension Inside Prisons in Mexico: The 'Respect Module', a model promoted through humanitarian partnerships for Women Deprived of Liberty (PID129)

4.15pm – 5pm EDT, 26 October 2022 ‐ 45 mins

Parallel Workshops

Prison authorities in Mexico and the ICRC wish to share with ICPA members the experience of the “Respect Module” currently being implemented in the Federal Women’s Prison in Morelos. Through the description of how this partnership worked together and how this alliance has improved the day-to-day mood inside the prison, the session with describe how women deprived of their liberty are better being prepared for their lives beyond the prison walls.

Speakers

Oscar Ayzanoa Vigil

Prison System Adviser, International Committee of the Red Cross, Mexico

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Gabriela Ceron

Director, CEFERESO 16 Federal Prison for Women, Federal Administrative Branch for Prevention and Social Readaptation, Mexico

Oscar Ayzanoa Vigil

Prison System Adviser, International Committee of the Red Cross, Mexico

Peruvian Lawyer now based in Mexico City working as Prison Systems Adviser in ICRC (Regional Delegation for Mexico and Central America). Previously worked in ICRC’s Bogota Delegation (2018-2021) and El Salvador Mission (2014-2017). Formerly worked in National Penitentiary Institute (INPE, 2011-2014) in Peru as member of the National Penitentiary Council (main national authority of INPE), taking charge of monitoring the Reintegration programs, anticorruption policies, internal procedures, budget follow-up, link with Ministry of Justice, between other issues.

Linked with prison issues since 1989 as volunteer in Lurigancho Prison (Lima, Peru) and working for the Bishop’s Commission of Social Action (human rights branch of the Catholic Church in Peru) coordinating the teams of Prison Pastoral Care at national-wide level. Later working in the Ombudsman’s Office for its Criminal and Prison Affairs Program and as a researcher in prison themes at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Has also served as consultant for IDB, UNODC, UNICEF, GTZ in themes of Prison Reform, Juvenile Justice, Judicial Reform; supporting efforts by Peru’s Ministry of Justice, Ombudsman’s Office and Judicial Branch, and used to teach Penitentiary Law at Catholic University in Lima.