In the recent march for International Women's Day in Mexico City, various groups came together to demand justice and reparation for women victims of violence. Early on, groups of women took to the streets with banners and slogans, joining other contingents along the route to the capital's Zócalo.
According to data from the Government of Mexico City, around 200,000 women mobilized, marking a record number of attendees in the history of the march in the capital. At the Zócalo, a giant banner hung from the Gran Hotel de México cried out for justice and the end of impunity in the judicial system concerning women. The crowd was composed of various groups with specific causes, such as the Olimpia Law Movement, the Tetas y Rayas collective, relatives and friends of femicide victims, among others, all united in their fight against gender-based violence.
During the march, various items were distributed and real testimonies of women demanding change in the social system that benefits one gender over another were heard, as well as the eradication of violence against women. Despite advances in legislation, the numbers of femicides in Mexico remain alarming, with two femicides daily and a total of 807 women murdered in 2024 according to official data.
The participants of the march, dressed in shades of purple as a sign of solidarity, raised their voices in a call to action and justice for all women. The importance of demanding laws that protect women at all stages of life and ensuring effective access to legal defense were highlighted during the mobilization.
