Violence Against Girls and Adolescents in Mexico; 7 Out of 10 Minors Have Suffered It, Warns Plan International

Seven out of ten women in Mexico aged 15 and older have experienced some form of violence throughout their lives, according to figures cited by Plan International Mexico. The organization has launched a campaign called "Cambiemos el Juego" (Let's Change the Game) to highlight the inequalities faced by girls and adolescents and to promote actions that ensure equal opportunities.

Plan International Mexico stated that the initiative aims to raise awareness about the barriers limiting opportunities, safety, and development for millions of girls in the country. National Population Council (Conapo) data indicates that one in five women aged 20 to 24 entered a partnership before turning 18. Additionally, National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) data shows that seven out of ten women aged 15 and over have experienced violence.

The organization also highlighted that 39.9% of women aged 15 and older have suffered violence from their partners. Furthermore, data from the Network for the Rights of Children in Mexico (Redim) recorded 889 feminicides of girls and adolescents between the ages of 0 and 17 from January 2015 to December 2025. Teenage pregnancy, early unions, and violence against girls and adolescents remain associated with contexts of inequality, exclusion, and limited access to education, protection, and opportunities.

"Girls don't need us to change their dreams; they need us to change the barriers that prevent them from achieving them. Cambiemos el Juego is a call to build safer, more egalitarian, and violence-free environments so that all can fully develop their potential," said Gonzalo Rivera, country representative for Plan International Mexico. The campaign seeks to leverage global interest in football to spark conversations about girls' rights and encourage governments, businesses, media, organizations, and citizens to take action for safe environments, quality education, and equal opportunities.

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Girls don't need us to change their dreams; they need us to change the barriers that prevent them from achieving them. Cambiemos el Juego is a call to build safer, more egalitarian, and violence-free environments so that all can fully develop their potential.