In the Mexican city of Juarez, thousands of young women have
disappeared and hundreds have been found dead since 1993. This
phenomenon has helped usher a new word into the lexicon:
Femicide. This is described as the deliberate killing of women,
because they are women. Sex trafficking and exploitation have
been identified as the precursor to this insidious crime. The
numbers have reached epidemic levels and the government
whether culpable or incompetent has done very little to find a
resolution for grieving families in a system that few trust. In recent
years however, efforts have intensified at a grassroots level among
local activists determined to raise awareness within the
population, and give the next generation of young women a
fighting chance. Their efforts have begun to turn the tide. Their
battle cry is “Ni Una Mas” or “Not One More.”
Awards Gabriel Romero is a freelance photojournalist based in Los Angeles, CA. He specializes in local and international news in the areas of conflict, environmental, and humanitarian coverage. Gabriel is alumni of the 2011 Eddie Adams Workshop - Barnstorm XXIV, was honored with a gallery exhibit at FotoWeek DC and is a 2012 Alexia Foundation Scholar. His work can also be seen in the upcoming Communication Arts Photography Annual 53. Most recently, his work has focused on Middle Eastern and Latin American issues.
