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Love has different nuances and ways of expressing itself. Among them stands out the most profound and most selfless feeling in which the well-being of the other is only pursued; without expecting anything in return. This love, known as the most generous and unconditional, is what the Greek philosophers define as agape. Agape love is voluntary and conscious. Compassionate, kind, and able to overcome any adversity. This love inspires important causes, helps us believe in a better future and gives life to hopeful efforts such as those carried out since 2000 by Fundación Barra Mexicana A.C.
The Barra Mexicana A.C. Foundation is an organization promoted by the voices of civil society present in each of the latitudes of our country, whose purpose is to provide free legal advice and representation. In other words, pro bono legal performance in civil, family, criminal, labor, commercial, administrative and constitutional matters to people with limited resources or non-profit organizations with a social, environmental, humanitarian, cultural, or community focus. This venture is by highly qualified legal professionals, mainly members of the Mexican Bar, Colegio de Abogados A.C.
The actions of Fundación Barra Mexicana create programs aimed at vulnerable groups to reduce social backwardness; pro bono empowerment and awareness; training and analysis of social problems through webinars, seminars, conferences, etc.; and finally, the creation of joint initiatives with strategic allies.
In 2021, the foundation reported 24,200 beneficiaries in vulnerable situations and acted on the following issues: minor victims of violence; defense of unjustly accused persons; migrants; education; indigenous communities; journalists and human rights defenders; intellectual property of artisans; defense of land use and protected green areas; promotion of the culture of law legality and, cancer patients; gender perspective; pre-releases and much more.
The Barra Mexicana A.C. Foundation acts under its care model. A set of procedures, actions, and fundamental principles aligned with efforts undertaken to provide care, assistance, and protection in various areas of law. Its ultimate goal is to solve a situation of an individual or collective vulnerability.
For the foundation, pro bono legal work in Mexico is an obligation of social responsibility of the legal profession and an opportunity for the legal community to offer its experience and knowledge to individuals and vulnerable groups to contribute to strengthening a fair and equitable society.
This task – undertaken by legal professionals – can be legal advice and, or representation, training the target population to promote a culture of legality. Legal studies or research that influence legislation and public policies to support minorities, vulnerable groups, human rights, defense and promotion of human rights, and promoting pro bono work, including lectures and conferences.
Learn more at Fundación Barra Mexicana.
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