Every November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is commemorated. This date was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999 to raise awareness of the various forms of violence that women and girls face in both public and private spheres. The day commemorates the Mirabal sisters, activists from the Dominican Republic who were assassinated in 1960 on the orders of then-ruler Rafael Trujillo.
The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, adopted in 1993, defines violence as “any act that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts or arbitrary deprivation of liberty.”
This concept encompasses intimate partner violence, sexual violence, harassment, exploitation, trafficking, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, and other behaviors that violate the rights and integrity of women and girls. This is compounded by forms of violence such as economic and property control, which restrict access to resources, documents, or personal belongings.
Overview of Violence Against Women in Baja California Sur
Based on information from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, Baja California Sur ranks among the states with the fewest femicides—30th—registering four cases between January and September 2025, all victims over 18 years of age. Nationally, 513 femicides were recorded.
Regarding female victims of intentional homicide, the state ranks 20th with nine cases; in manslaughter, it ranks 29th with eleven victims. In the category of intentional injuries, 625 cases have been reported, while manslaughter totals 175.
In terms of kidnapping, Baja California Sur registered one case during the period in question. Thirty-six female victims were documented in cases of corruption of minors, and four in cases of human trafficking. Domestic violence offenses total 2,507: although the state ranks 24th in absolute numbers, its rate per 100,000 inhabitants places it fifth nationally (277.31).
In gender-based violence other than domestic violence, the state ranks eighth with three cases. Likewise, simple and aggravated rape offenses have reached 190 victims, placing it fourth nationally in terms of rate per 100,000 inhabitants (21.49). Additionally, 1,077 emergency calls have been registered for violence against women, 85 for gender-based violence, 163 for sexual harassment, 31 for rape, 3,842 for domestic violence, and 3,511 for intimate partner violence.
As part of the 16 days of activism promoted by the United Nations —which take place from November 25 to December 10—, the Municipal Institute of Women of La Paz (IMMujeres) will implement activities aimed at prevention, awareness and community strengthening.
Source: oem
