Thousands of protesters, mostly women, marched through Buenos Aires in June 2024 to condemn femicides and gender-based violence [1].
The demonstrations highlight a persistent crisis of violence against women and girls in Argentina. By mobilizing in the capital, activists aim to force the government to implement more effective public policies to prevent these crimes.
The feminist movement "Not One Less" called for the action in reaction to the recent killing of a teenage girl [2]. Reports on the specific victims vary; some sources identify the victim as a 14-year-old girl [3], while others cite the recent killings of three 12-year-old girls [1].
Participants carried banners and placards through the streets of central Argentina to demand justice, and systemic change. The movement seeks to address the broader femicide crisis that continues to affect the region, a struggle that has seen recurring waves of public outrage over the last decade.
This latest wave of protest echoes previous national unrest. Activists referenced the Chiara Páez case, which occurred 11 years ago [4]. That specific case previously sparked massive protests across the nation after the death of a teenager.
The marchers said that the killing of young girls is a symptom of a deeper societal issue. They called for immediate state intervention to protect minors and a comprehensive overhaul of how the justice system handles gender-based crimes [1].
“Thousands of protesters, mostly women, marched through Buenos Aires”
The recurrence of these protests, specifically the references to cases from 11 years ago, suggests that activists believe the Argentine state has failed to implement lasting structural reforms. The discrepancy in reporting regarding the number and age of recent victims indicates a volatile and rapidly developing situation, but the consistent mobilization of the 'Not One Less' movement signals that gender-based violence remains a primary driver of social instability in the region.
