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What was the primary reason Soledad Jarquín seeks justice for her daughter's death?
What was the primary reason Soledad Jarquín seeks justice for her daughter's death?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of femicide?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of femicide?
In what year did María del Sol Cruz Jarquín's death get classified as femicide?
In what year did María del Sol Cruz Jarquín's death get classified as femicide?
What action did Soledad Jarquín take in response to the lack of investigation into her daughter's case?
What action did Soledad Jarquín take in response to the lack of investigation into her daughter's case?
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Which organization accompanied Soledad Jarquín to Geneva?
Which organization accompanied Soledad Jarquín to Geneva?
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How many homicides involving women were classified as femicides in 2021 in Mexico?
How many homicides involving women were classified as femicides in 2021 in Mexico?
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What emotion does Soledad Jarquín express regarding her struggle for justice?
What emotion does Soledad Jarquín express regarding her struggle for justice?
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What was one of the consequences of not classifying certain killings as femicides?
What was one of the consequences of not classifying certain killings as femicides?
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What emotional struggle did Jarquín experience while speaking at the Human Rights Council?
What emotional struggle did Jarquín experience while speaking at the Human Rights Council?
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What has been identified as a major obstacle to achieving justice for victims of femicide in Mexico?
What has been identified as a major obstacle to achieving justice for victims of femicide in Mexico?
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What action did Jarquín have to take regarding her journalism career?
What action did Jarquín have to take regarding her journalism career?
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What was the outcome of the trial concerning the theft of Jarquín's daughter's belongings?
What was the outcome of the trial concerning the theft of Jarquín's daughter's belongings?
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What impact does Jarquín claim the ongoing struggle for justice has on her and other mothers?
What impact does Jarquín claim the ongoing struggle for justice has on her and other mothers?
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Study Notes
Award-Winning Journalist Fights for Justice Following Daughter's Femicide
- Soledad Jarquín, an award-winning journalist, continues her fight for justice after her daughter, María del Sol Cruz Jarquín was shot and killed in 2018.
- The case was only classified as femicide in October 2021, after initially being classified as homicide.
- The incident is indicative of the high rate of femicide in Mexico, with 4,002 homicides involving women in 2021, and only a quarter being classified as femicide.
- Femicide is defined as the killing of a woman for gender-based reasons.
- Jarquin has taken her case to international courts, including the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and a Feminist Tribunal in Oaxaca.
- The challenges in achieving justice for her daughter's femicide highlight the systemic failings in the Mexican justice system and the widespread impunity for femicide.
- Even when a trial occurs, it does not necessarily lead to justice regarding the femicide itself.
- The lack of resources and gendered perspectives in the investigation of crimes against women contributes to the ongoing problem of impunity.
The Impact of Femicide on Families
- Jarquin has had to dedicate herself to seeking justice for her daughter, sacrificing her journalistic career.
- Families of femicide victims often face a lack of communication from authorities and have to repeatedly push for investigations.
- Many cases go unreported, and many more are misclassified as homicides or culpable homicides, which hinders the investigation and proper prosecution.
The National Response and Challenges
- Arturo Peimbert, the former attorney general of Oaxaca, acknowledged the challenges in addressing femicide due to underfunding and limited resources.
- Public institutions, such as the National Commission for the Prevention and Eradication of Violence Against Women, acknowledge the outstanding issues that need to be addressed.
- The case of Lissette Paulina Gómez Zenteno in Chiapas highlights the persistent issue of impunity and the insufficient investigation of crimes against women.
- The lack of justice and the ongoing trauma create a lasting and devastating impact on the families of femicide victims.
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Explore the harrowing case of Soledad Jarquín, an award-winning journalist advocating for justice after her daughter was a victim of femicide. This quiz delves into the systemic issues within the Mexican justice system and the broader context of gender-based violence in Mexico. Understand the implications of femicide and the fight for recognition and justice faced by families in similar situations.
