Rape is being used as a weapon in Mexico against women and girls protesting femicide and other gender violence [1]. Women who dress in black or cover their faces – even as a hygiene measure against COVID-19 infection – are viewed as suspect.
Femicide in Mexico
The World Health Organization defines femicide as the intentional murder of women because they are women.
Nearly 3500 femicides were committed in Mexico in 2019 alone [2]. Approximately 10 women are killed everyday by strangulation, suffocation, stabbing, and drowning. Some 93% of crimes are either not reported or not investigated.
The inaction of Mexico toward this situation has drawn criticism from around the world.
Media Demonization
Women taking part in protests have been demonized by the media. In this way, authorities have undermined the legitimacy of protest. …
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Many thanks for the reblog, Julie. ❤
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you are welcome
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Sad situation. Praying 🙏🙏🙏
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Praying indeed.
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