Women of Juarez need help
Just south of the border in Juarez, Mexico, one of the greatest atrocities of our time have been taking place over the past decade. Young women have been murdered, raped, or “disappeared” by the hundreds. And local officials and police aren’t doing anything about it!
They refuse to investigate these horrible crimes, and instead have the nerve to blame the women for “dressing provocatively” or “staying out too late.” All these women are doing is walking home from horrible factory conditions to their homes that have no running water or electricity. It’s about time that their voices get heard!
If you care about this issue, I urge you to sign online petitions and to especially get involved in your local Amnesty International. This is one of AI’s leading cases, and you have the power as a member of the group to create real change toward this and many other issues regarding women’s rights and worldwide human rights in general. In Eugene, there is both a local group and a student group at the University, and both will be working on an event on March 9 in honor of the Women of Juarez. The student group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the EMU.
I encourage you to get involved and take action! You can make a difference in lives of people all over the world.

Eric Bailey

senior

planning, public policy and management