Stella Pope Duarte

 “Arizonans can help, first of all by committing to defend women, and empower them in shelters and other social agencies here in Arizona where many women and their children suffer the ravages of domestic violence. Volunteering to serve the women by sharing time or donations will help in the healing process they must attain. Job training and counseling, in addition, will make them able to function in our community. Donating to Casa Amiga (casa-amiga.org) the premier shelter for women in Juárez, and to other women’s groups that assist with a woman’s needs and healing will help enormously. I heard a woman explain to me in Juárez that one way to stop these crimes is to turn the tables on machismo. Teach young boys how to respect their mothers and sisters. I thought this was a great solution, and although it will take possibly another generation to accomplish...it is worth the battle.”

– Stella Pope Duarte

Amnesty International is also taking action to protect the women of Juárez. Visit amnestyusa.org and, using the keyword Juárez, find out about opportunities to donate time and money, as well as petitions to sign and letters to write to Congress.