Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Marching at 16 as a Mexican woman

Marching at 16 as a Mexican woman
Photo: Ingrid Schez. P360P

She is 16 years old and this March 8, 2023 is her first march. She asked friends and acquaintances about attending the call to demonstrate on this International Women's Day, however, all her friends were hesitant to go. Finally she decided to attend with an acquaintance.

Although she is open to giving interviews, she prefers not to say her name for fear that something might happen to her. Because of this, throughout the text we will use the fictitious name of Ana. 

The sun hits her eyes, amazed to see thousands and thousands of women walking down Reforma. As soon as she reaches the avenue, she takes out of her backpack the sign she prepared the night before and that says: