Thousands of women march in Mexico City to demand justice for femicide victims
Thousands of women took to the streets of Mexico City on International Women's Day. They called for stronger protections against violence and an end to femicide. Protesters carried signs, chanted slogans, and demanded justice for victims whose cases remain unresolved.
Among the crowd were Karina and her daughter Valeria, who marched side by side. They urged full access to women's rights and an end to the killings of women. Karina stressed that real change would only come when women stood together in solidarity.
Daniela and Elisa joined the demonstration to honour victims who could no longer speak for themselves. Their signs read messages against gender-based violence and demanded accountability from authorities.
María del Carmen walked with a photo of a murdered woman, calling for justice in femicide cases. Jackie, a 25-year-old survivor of childhood abuse, marched to protect future generations from similar trauma. She spoke of her fear for young girls growing up in a country where violence against women often goes unpunished.
Mexico records around 4,000 female murders each year—an average of 10 per day. Reports indicate that 99% of these crimes remain unsolved, with perpetrators rarely facing consequences.
The march ended with speeches and a renewed call for systemic change. Protesters vowed to keep pressing for stronger laws and better enforcement. Without justice for victims, they warned, the cycle of violence would continue.
