Legislation and protection mechanisms against gender violence in Mexico (2016-2019)

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the main normative axes of international legislation against gender-based violence and its impact on Mexican legislation, as well as the protection mechanisms against structural violence suffered by women and girls in the national context. The research methodology consists of the analysis of the content in international and national legislation to eradicate violence against women. Likewise, based on data from the National Survey on the Dynamics of Household Relationships (ENDIREH) and the National Survey of Victimization and Perception of Public Safety (ENVIPE), empirical evidence is presented on the context of the violence that women experience daily in the different states of Mexico. Research concludes that the national legislation against gender violence implemented by the Mexican State, in response to the demands of feminist movements and organizations, is limited face to gender violence that is currently tragically being experienced in Mexico.