Dragonfly

In the heart of Ciudad Juárez, two women rise from pain to plant seeds of peace.

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Nohemí and Mary are two women resisting structural violence in Ciudad Juárez. United by pain and hope, both mothers find inspiration to move their families forward. The dragonfly, a symbol they share, embodies their resilience and capacity for change.

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Nohemí Almada Mireles

Nohemí

María García Guzmán

Mary

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