Addressing Violence Against Migrants in Mexico

A Doctors Without Borders facility in Mexico is providing critical psychological support to migrants who have suffered extreme violence during their journey toward the U.S. border. Many children at the center are directly affected by their parents' traumatic experiences, including assaults and kidnapping attempts along perilous migration routes. One woman's harrowing story illustrates the lengths families go to protect their children from danger, including disguising a daughter as a boy to evade armed groups. The increasing violence against migrants, particularly women and children, is alarming, and the facility highlights the urgent need for resources and reporting mechanisms to address these issues effectively.