Benito Juárez Mayor's Office Strengthens Support for Women Victims of Violence, Expanding Legal and Psychological Care

The Benito Juárez mayor's office in Mexico City is strengthening its support for women experiencing gender-based violence through an expanded program at the Center for the Prevention of Gender Violence and Women's Empowerment. The initiative operates with a human rights and gender perspective, aiming to improve women's quality of life and foster their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Mayor Luis Mendoza emphasized the administration's commitment, stating, “In Benito Juárez, women have our support to move forward, we will never leave them alone. We want them to have full confidence to approach us; we have a team of professionals in legal and psychological matters. Unfortunately, fear sometimes leads to silence, and that must end; here, we will listen, support, and provide tools for them to thrive.”

Between January and May 2026, the center offered 84 social work services, including initial support and awareness strategies for 44 women new to the program. Legal assistance encompassed 193 consultations in family, criminal, and labor law. Additionally, 197 psychological sessions focused on emotional regulation and self-esteem, with six women making notable progress in their personal journeys. The mayor's office considers preventing gender violence a top priority, conducting workshops and awareness campaigns to challenge gender stereotypes and build community resilience against violence.

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In Benito Juárez, women have our support to move forward, we will never leave them alone, we want them to have full confidence to approach us, we have a team of professionals in legal and psychological matters. Unfortunately, there are times when the fear generated by experiencing violence causes silence and that must not continue; here we will listen to them, support them and, above all, we will give them tools so that they can move forward and live fully.