Mexico's Lipstick Law Still Struggles to Cover the Bruises
Celebrating 17 years of the General Law for Women's Access to a Life Free of Violence, Mexico reflects on progress in combating gender violence. Academic María Elisa Franco emphasizes the need for cultural change, education, and genuine rule of law enforcement.
It's been 17 years since Mexico took a landmark step with the General Law of Women's Access to a Life Free of Violence (LGAMVLV). But let's hold the confetti for now. While the law itself deserves a standing ovation, the reality on the ground paints a different picture.
Imagine this: 70% of Mexican women have faced violence in their lifetime. That's like walking down the street and having 7 out of 10 women you pass tell you they've been harassed, abused, or worse. It's a sobering statistic, and one that exposes the gap between legal progress and lived experience.
