According to its website,[1] the Academia Mexicana de Derechos Humanos is a non governmental, independent and plural organization founded in 1984 that has contributed in an active manner to the creation of a vigorous pro-human rights movement in Mexico.
It is also active in the promotion of courses focusing on the awareness of human rights, notably at the Universidad Nacionál Autónoma de Mexico.
3) Create and validate through participation and democratic proposals, practices and initiatives in human rights education and democracy 4) Contribute, monitor, and further develop, through evaluation, elaboration and application of elements from the National Plan or Program of human rights education.
9) Disseminate the investigative work and information compiled by members of the organization and contribute to the strengthening of a democratic culture.
[8] Additionally, the AMDH, has produced several pamphlets, booklets, and journals focusing on a series of issues with connection to human rights.