Femicide

What would be the impact of a national women’s strike?

On March 8, thousands of Mexican women joined feminist protests to demand justice and equality

On March 9, it’s expected that thousands of women will skip work, school, and any other activity as a way to protest

There is no hidden agenda behind the feminist movement, women are simply demanding peace and equality

In addition to rarely being denounced out of fear and lack of trust from the victims, millions of crimes against women go unpunished in Mexico due to the incapacity and negligence of authorities

In recent years, extreme violence against women has been on the rise in Mexico

María Salguero is the creator of the National Map of Femicide in Mexico

In recent years, femicide, harassment, and sexual abuse have reached alarming levels

Mexico has a lot of work left to do, especially in regards to equality, femicide, and violence against women

The term gained notoriety in Mexico when it was translated as “feminicidio” by activist Marcela Lagarde