Stop Violence Against Women

Salma Hayek Unveils Mural in Honor of the Disappeared and Murdered Women of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

January 29, 2004

Los Angeles - During an Amnesty International event, actress Salma Hayek unveiled a 40-foot mural honoring hundreds of missing and murdered women in Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua, Mexico. The mural was painted by artists Eder, Axis, Kofie and Jiah. It was part of the show, "Beyond Graffitti" curated by Lemuel and Edgar Cetina.

As a sign of solidarity, Salma wore a scarf printed with images of victims' hands. The scarf was designed by artist, Ame Pitt. Artists for Amnesty is selling the scarves to raise funds for AIUSA's work on Juárez.

Salma hopes her involvement helps to draw attention to the murders of Juárez, which she considers "an abominable act of violence against defenseless women."

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Salma Hayek in front of the mural.

(From left to right) Salma with artists Axis, Eder, and Jiah.

Holding Amnesty International´s "Silk Solidarity Scarf".

Wearing the scarf as a sign of solidarity with the victims of Juárez.