I was privileged to meet Mercedes in 1968. I arrived in Mexico
to study for a year at the Universidaiberoamericana where Mercedes was a
student.
We bonded during a period of unrest all over the world at that time, the Mexican people had gone thru the 1968 Summer Olympics and the Massacre in La Plaza De Las Tres Cultura in Tlatelolco.
We bonded during a period of unrest all over the world at that time, the Mexican people had gone thru the 1968 Summer Olympics and the Massacre in La Plaza De Las Tres Cultura in Tlatelolco.
She was concerned about the living conditions of poor Mexican families, especially of the native Mexican families. This influenced her to dedicate her energy and intellect for the right of the emancipation of women in general. Her contribution has helped women worldwide.
Mercedes joins the ranks of Mexican who dedicated their life to create a just society for all Mexican. She is another jewel in the Mexican pentagram.
Mercedes and I had planned to marry. However, there were many obstacles. Ultimately, our relationship morphed into, a friendship that grew stronger and lasted for 44-years.
For
Santiago and
Ana, their mother is no longer with them physically, but they can remain
proud of her
accomplishment of making a better Mexico. Mercedes memory will always
remain with me. My wish is that she dwells in our hearts, keeping her
alive forever.
Rafael Martínez Alequín
See bellow Unite Nations In memoriam:
In memoriam:
See bellow Unite Nations In memoriam:
Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice
In memoriam:
Mercedes Barquet, September 25, 1947 to December 17, 2012
Mercedes
Barquet, a national of Mexico, was appointed by the Human Rights
Council in May 2011 to serve as one of the first five members of the
Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in
practice. She held this position until September 17, 2012, when she
resigned because of illness.
In Mexico, Ms. Barquet had a long and distinguished career, including in
the academic study of gender, women’s issues and discrimination against
women. She was a long-standing member of the Interdisciplinary Program
for Women Studies at El Colegio de Mexico (Colmex), an academic center
in the fight for women’s rights. Mercedes was also devoted to the
strengthening of civil society, participating in multiple
non-governmental organizations and in many assignments as a citizen
board member of State and national public institutions that implemented
gender policies. Over time she gained a reputation for intelligence,
politeness, fairness and incorruptibility in her multiple activities.
From 1988 on, Ms. Barquet was a Faculty Member of the
Interdisciplinary Program for Women Studies at Colmex. She was appointed
to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Women, Politics and Policy. She
representedMexico in several key occasions, including as the General
Coordinator on Social Issues in the National Coordinating Committee
during the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, 1995. She was
member of several National Advisory and Citizens’ Boards working to
promote women’s rights. Ms. Barquet was trained as an
anthropologist/sociologist and received her Masters degree in Social
Anthropology from the Universidad Iberoamericana and was a PhD Candidate
in Sociology at Colmex.
Throughout her life, Ms Barquet contributed tirelessly to her social
and civic environment, including her neighborhood. She was a long
standing representative of the professors union at Colmex, helping to
obtain substantial improvements in their contractual agreements. She was
known for her caring nature and love of family, and for being ready to
extend a helping hand to many in need. She was constantly battling
destruction and waste, including by calling on the city government and
the electricity company. She lived her life by an even-keeled, patient,
meticulous, respectful attitude.
The members of the Working Group on discrimination against women in
law and in practice express their deep regret at the untimely passing of
their valuable colleague and friend. In the short time they had known
and worked with her, she was always a source of thoughtful clarity and
gentle compassion in the Group’s effort to carry out its mandate. Her
unwavering perseverance, generosity of heart, professional commitment
and passion in the fight against injustice have left a distinct mark in
the Group. Mercedes Barquet’s optimism and standard of what is good and
right will continue to guide the Group in carrying forward its work.
Mercedes Barquet’s seat at the Working Group has been filled by Patricia Olamendi Torres, as of December 2012.
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