Mexican women march against femicides and institutional failures on International Women's Day
Thousands of women took to the streets across Mexico on International Women's Day to protest against femicides, gender-based violence, and sexual abuse. In Cuernavaca, Morelos, demonstrators marched in memory of two recently killed UAEM students, Kimberly and Karol.
The protest in Cuernavaca began at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM) campus. Crowds moved through the city, eventually gathering at the Tlaltenango roundabout. There, they were joined by families of the disappeared and other students.
Participants directed anger at UAEM's rector, Viridiana León Hernández, accusing her of failing to address campus insecurity. Chants condemned her alleged negligence and demanded action. The wider demonstration also targeted state institutions, criticising the legislature for refusing to decriminalise abortion and the judiciary for delays in vicarious violence cases.
Protesters carried signs and shouted slogans calling for justice for femicide victims. They insisted on respect for women's bodies and rights, blaming systemic failures for ongoing domestic violence against women.
The march ended with a collective demand for accountability from authorities. Families of victims and activists vowed to keep pressing for change. The protests highlighted persistent concerns over gender-based violence and institutional inaction in Mexico.
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