Women vs. Mexico

In Mexico, there has historically been gender inequality but since the female worker's national strike in March, there has been a rise in gender violence. To voice their truth and reality of working women, a well-devised plan cost the Mexican economy a loss exceeding $300 million. 21 million women stood in solidarity as the #MeToo movement helped them to socially and economically protest the unspoken oppression. Rape, torture, and abuse of all kinds have been tolerated in Mexico but no more.

The momentum of worldwide recognition for combatting gender violence gave millions a platform. Statistics show 2/3 of women ages 15+ have experienced abuse in one or another. A police report does need to lead to an investigation because of the broken justice system as the government is controlled by misogynists. From organizing boycotts to filing restraining orders, women are making enormous progress in Mexico.

The murderers of young girls have not been brought to justice as FEMICIDE is becoming more common. Femicide is defined as a "sex-based hate crime term, broadly defined as the intentional killing of females (women or girls) because they are females, though definitions vary depending on its cultural context." As feminist organizations are concurring in Mexico, please circulate more information on what is going on behind closed doors across Mexico.

*The information in this article is specifically about Mexico and not other countries.