Dual Injustice: Feminicide and Torture in Ciudad Juarez ...

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Since 1993, over 470 women have been violently killed in Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua in northern Mexico. Known as "feminicide," this phenomenon has become one of the most embarrassing human rights scandals in recent Mexican history. Under fire for their inability to resolve these crimes, the police have attempted to appease the public outcry by torturing people to confess to the murders.

However, neither the families of the disappeared nor those of the accused believe the right people are behind bars.

"Dual Injustice" tells the story of Neyra Cervantes, who disappeared in May 2003, and her cousin, David Meza, who was tortured to confess to her murder.

As authorities were slow to investigate Neyra's case, her family called upon David, who traveled 1,500 miles to help search for her. As they increasingly pressured authorities to properly investigate, they were told, "You want a culprit? You will have him very soon." One week later, David was arrested.

"Dual Injustice" chronicles how the families of Neyra and David have joined efforts in a remarkable struggle to end the rampant impunity enjoyed by those authorities who have referred to the murders of women as "hype" and have fabricated culprits.

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[Witness]

Check out our most recently Favorited videos for video from a press conference Friday Mar 27, 2009 with WITNESS co founder Peter Gabriel, actor Diego Luna and rocker Saul Hernandez of Jaguares calling for an end to violence against women in Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua

[nicholashenton]

satanists are the ones doing it; the drug people there from the low-level to the high, are devil worshippers, so they do it for satan worship.

[Witness]

There are many theories behind why women are being targeted in Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua- Amnesty International and the Washington Office on Latin America have done excellent work in investigating the various reasons. Above all we are asking people to pressure elected officials to stop the impunity for whomever is committing these crimes and make Mexico a safe place for women.

[antebbbbb]

Thank you to everyone at Witness for casting a light on this issue.

I checked the website of Congresswoman Hilda Solis, and was pleased to discover that the House and Senate Concurrent Resolutions were already passed and agreed to on May 3, 2006.

I just thought I'd mention that here, in case any other viewers thought of contacting their Senators or Representatives.

[Witness]

Thanks for posting that. The issue definitely still needs more attention so bringing it to your elected representatives and asking for an update is still a worthwhile activity!

[lensmanic]

i am curious if a body was found of this girl?..or only her clothes?

[Witness]

Neyra's remains were found - badly decomposed, but they were identified as her remains.

[Astartes19]

North America is a continent, America is a country.

North America = Northern Continent.

South America = Southern Continent.

Americas = Both Continents.

America is a country, also known as U.S.A, United States of America or U.S. for short.

Similar names but different meanings.

[Iuchiban2525]

the cops did it

[Anastaziaxo]

hello im doing a school project and was wondering if you can tell me any of the following; director of this clip, production company, country of production & production date ????? of the video clip, Dual Injustice: Feminicide and Torture In Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua.

Thank you (:

[Anastaziaxo]

hello im doing a school project and was wondering if you can tell me any of the following; director of this clip, production company, country of production & production date ?????

[realzoomy]

Thank you for posting this

[0pteryx]

Are you mentally retarded?