8M cdmx Women’s march
7.6 women went missing every day in México since the beginning of 2023. While some are sometimes found, many become victims of femicides or abuse. From January to December 2022, a total of 968 murders were classified as femicides in Mexico. Experts and advocates say the rampant killings and history of femicide in Mexico can be attributed to deep-rooted cultural machismo, as well as a justice system riddled with problems — like police officers who won’t take reports about missing women.
"Not Every Woman Is Here"
The first poster features a widely recognized female symbol, using its shape to create a poignant typographic statement: "Not every woman is here." The design strategically removes pieces from the symbol, emphasizing the missing voices, the women who have been silenced, and those who can no longer stand up. This powerful visual metaphor speaks directly to the heartbreaking reality of women who are victims of violence and the absence they leave behind."Death's Shadow"
In the second poster, the symbol casts a cross-shaped shadow, evoking the stark presence of death in a deeply Catholic country. The shadow embodies the looming threat that violence represents, a reminder of the lives lost and the constant fear that hovers over women in Mexico. It highlights the weight of these tragedies and the religious and cultural context that often silences the cries for justice."We Want to Live, Not Just Survive"
The final poster reads, "We want to live, not just survive," with the typography deliberately dripping and disappearing, symbolizing the gradual erosion of hope under constant oppression. The cascading letters represent the weariness that comes with merely surviving rather than thriving, as women fight for their right to safety in a society that often fails to protect them.