OPENING DOORS FOR MIGRANT WOMEN

Yos is the founder of Yes She Can, an organization dedicated to empowering migrant women through educational and integration programs. Her work spans across 3 continents and 6 countries; tackling issues related to human mobility, inclusion, and women’s rights.

Yos Paredes - YES SHE CAN | Puebla

PROBLEM

60% Of migrant women and girls are raped while migrating through Mexico

Solution

Yes She Can designs specialized curricula that help migrant women navigate their new environments, providing legal literacy, language skills, and vocational training

YES SHE CAN IMPACT

30+ local communities

Have been directly transformed by Yes She Can initiatives, bringing critical integration services to grassroots levels

global footprint

Her work has successfully expanded across 3 continents, creating a rare cross-border support system for women in transit

Awards

UN Delegate 2024 \ UN CSW 2025 State Youth Award for Gender Equity and Substantive Equality, Awarded by the Instituto Poblano de la Juventud Mexico (2023) / Kybernus Award for Best Mexican Leadership (2023) / International Award for Human Rights Advocacy (Recognized for significant contributions to advancing human rights and gender equality).