Mexico City, Mexico April 8, 2024. Social Free Legal Aid Law Firm of the Universidad Panamericana (BJGS) has successfully concluded the project Goodbye to Violencewhich began in September 2023 as part of an effort to combat violence in Mexico City.
Context of violence in Mexico City
The discussion on violence in Mexico City encompasses a wide and worrying range of problems. In 2022, the nation's capital unfortunately led in the number of family violence complaints, with a total of 31,136 registered cases.
According to data provided by the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP), between January and October 2022, 110 violent murders of women were reported in Mexico City.
Of these, only 56 are being investigated as possible femicides. In addition, it is estimated that there were a total of 1,161 injuries against women and 95 cases of human trafficking were documented. In terms of emergency calls, Mexico City also ranked first, with a record of 287,089 women assaulted.
Direct and indirect beneficiaries
During the six-month duration of the project, which ended in February 2024, BJGS served a total of 154 people as direct beneficiaries, of which 110 are women and 44 are men. Importantly, this impact extends further, indirectly benefiting approximately 710 people.
BJGS, which typically serves around 1,500 direct beneficiaries per year, is proud of the additional impact achieved through this project, assisting an excess of 154 direct beneficiaries and 556 indirect beneficiaries in just six months.
The success of the Adiós a la Violencia project underscores the importance and effectiveness of collaboration between the private sector and civil society organizations in generating a positive and significant impact on society. It also represents a step forward in the fight against violence.
For this reason, the BJG is grateful to the American Tower Foundation and other organizations that provide support and funding to carry out these types of projects.
About BJGS
With more than three decades of experience, Bufete Jurídico Gratuito Social has been dedicated to providing free access to legal services to low-income individuals and families in Mexico .
Founded by students and professors of the Law School of Universidad Panamericana, BJGS has positively impacted more than 51,000 people, defending justice and the rights of the most vulnerable.
For more information about the BJGS go to: www.bufetejuridicogratuito.org.mx
