Presentation of EMAF report “And That Bright Star Is You…” on Disappearance of Women in Guerrero

By: Andrés Mauricio Orozco

This space became a moment of memory, truth and dialogue, where expert voices addressed the reality of femicide, disappearance and trafficking of women in Mexico. Through the report, EMAF highlights cases in Guerrero and reveals how these disappearances are connected to structural crimes marked by violence, impunity and social inequality.

Recent reports indicate that the disappearances of women and girls in Guerrero are strongly linked to trafficking networks and femicides perpetrated by organized crime, evidencing an interrelation between multiple forms of systemic violence.

During the event, specialists offered critical analyses of the local and national situation, shared testimonies, and discussed proposals to strengthen mechanisms for search, punishment, truth and reparation with a gender perspective. The report represents a key tool to drive demands for justice and public policies that effectively respond to this human rights crisis.

FON welcomed the presentation of the report as a necessary step in building alliances among human rights organizations, academia, feminist activism and institutional actors, seeking a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of violence and the systematic disappearance of women.

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Feminist Opportunities Now (FON) Project

FON contributes to the eradication of gender-based violence worldwide through flexible funding. The Feminist Opportunities Now (FON) project aims to strengthen feminist movements by providing grants, particularly to small, unregistered organizations. With a budget of 7 million euros, FON also offers long-term mentoring and tailored training. Additionally, the project includes an action-research component to ensure the expansion and sustainability of these approaches.