He September 23 It is a significant date in the history of Mexico and the world, commemorating six main events. In Mexico, the triumph of Porfirio Díaz in Nochixtlán is remembered in 1866 and the occupation of the National Polytechnic Institute in 1968, in the context of the Tlatelolco massacre.
At the international level, the International Day against Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Persons, the International Day of Sign Languages and the International Day of Bisexuality are celebrated.
These events stand out not only for their historical significance, but also for their impact on contemporary society. The anniversaries of September 23 They allow us to reflect on the struggle for justice, equality and human rights, recalling both the achievements and the challenges that still remain.
The triumph of Porfirio Diaz in NochixtlanOaxaca, September 23, 1866, was a crucial moment in the history of Mexico.
In the context of the Second French Intervention, Díaz led the Republican forces in a decisive victory against the imperialist troops. This triumph not only strengthened Díaz’s position as a military leader, but also marked a turning point in the struggle for the restoration of the Republic.
On the other hand, the occupation of the National Polytechnic Institute in 1968 is an event that falls within the turbulent days leading up to the Tlatelolco massacre. On September 23, IPN students took over the facilities in protest against government repression and in demand for greater democratic freedoms. This act of resistance was part of the student movement of 1968, which culminated in the tragic night of October 2 in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas.
The occupation of the IPN and the events at Tlatelolco are remembered as symbols of the struggle for freedom and justice in Mexico. Despite brutal repression, the 1968 student movement left a lasting legacy in the social and political consciousness of the country. The commemorations of September 23 invite us to remember these moments of courage and sacrifice, and to reflect on their relevance today.
At the international level, September 23 is celebrated as the International Day against Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons. This date was established by the World Conference of the Coalition against Trafficking in Persons in 1999, with the aim of raising awareness and mobilizing society against these forms of modern slavery. Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights that affects millions of people around the world, especially women and children.
International Day of Sign Languages, also celebrated on September 23seeks to promote the importance of sign languages in the full realization of the human rights of deaf people. This date was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017, in recognition of the crucial role that sign languages play in the inclusion and social participation of deaf people.
Finally, September 23 is also International Bisexuality Day.a day to make sexual diversity visible and celebrate it. This commemoration, which began in 1999, seeks to combat biphobia and the invisibility of bisexual people, promoting acceptance and respect for all sexual orientations. The fight for the rights of bisexual people is an integral part of the broader movement for equality and justice for all LGBTQ+ people.
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