The Mexican men who want to end violence against women
By DW
30 June 2020 |
11:00 am
In Mexico, stay-at-home measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 are being touted as a chance for men to help with housework and childcare. Men's groups are trying to bring about change as femicide is on the rise.
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