Violence against Women by Private Actors: The Inter-American Court's Judgment in the Case of Gonzalez et al. (Cotton Field) v. Mexico

The article highlights the fact that violence against women persists on an astounding scale across the globe. Its prevalence serves as a barrier to development, equality, and peace. Not only does the violence affect the victims themselves, but how women across the world view their roles and potential. In contrast, the article recognizes that the international responsibility of states has been widened, along with attention and consciousness to the issue. International courts and tribunals have become increasingly responsive. The author posits that barriers to maximal effectiveness of these institutions can be addressed through the recognition of positive state obligations