In a statement, Marcelo Gondim, the founding lawyer of the firm, pointed out that migrant women have a high risk of suffering sexual abuse from human traffickers due to a failure in law enforcement in Mexico.
Migrant women "are often targets of theft and can be abandoned by traffickers, which further exacerbates their vulnerability. When trying to cross the border into the United States, they face additional risks, such as physical danger and exploitation," he added.+
They also face living conditions in detention centers and migrant camps, which often do not meet the basic needs of women.
"These challenges underscore the urgent need for political and humanitarian solutions for women, especially in an election year in both Mexico and the United States," the law firm requested.
Migrant women make up 46% of the migrant population in the United States, according to data from the Center for Migration Studies, cited by the firm.
In 2022, of the 4.8 million irregular migrant women, 2.1 million were Mexican.
"These figures highlight the pressing need to address the particular challenges that migrant women face during their migration process to the United States," he pointed out.
Despite the dangers they face, migrant women represent 16% of the jobs occupied by women in the country, highlighting their significant contribution to American society and economy.