MÉRIDA, Yucatán.— The Merida International Airport “Manuel Crescencio Rejón”, operated by Southeast Airport Group (ASUR), joined the commemoration of the World Children’s Day illuminating its main façade in blue and various exterior areas of the air terminal, as a symbol of the commitment to the protection, well-being and rights of girls, boys and adolescents.
This action is part of the work that the airport develops permanently in collaboration with Unicef Mexicowith whom he maintains an active agenda aimed at creating safer, more inclusive and friendly environments for children and their families. Among these initiatives are awareness programs for the airport community, inclusion actions for neurodivergent people and information materials that promote protective environments within the terminal.
Recognition from Unicef Mexico
Recently, the Mérida International Airport has received important recognition from Unicef Mexicohighlighting his leadership and commitment in the implementation of good practices that strengthen the care, accessibility and safety of girls and boys during their transit through airport facilities. These achievements reflect the joint effort between ASUR, Unicef and the airport community to promote higher standards of social responsibility in aviation.
In this regard, Lic. Hector Navarrete MuñozDirector of Regional Airports of Grupo ASUR, noted:
“Lighting our airport in blue is a reminder of the commitment we have to each girl and boy who passes through these facilities. Our work with UNICEF Mexico inspires us to strengthen actions that protect their well-being, promote their development and guarantee that their passage through the airport is a safe, dignified and humane experience.”
Blue facade lighting
The blue lightingpresent since the night of November 19, joins the global actions that remind us of the importance of placing children at the center of all decisions. For him Merida International Airportthis gesture reaffirms its conviction to continue working with strategic allies to promote children’s rights and build spaces where each minor can feel protected, accompanied and valued.
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