Voices from the Ocean: Healing Our Waters with Sirenas de México
Protecting Our Oceans and Communities with Sirenas de México
This is a virtual event.
Spanish translation will be available.
For many women across Mexico, leadership unfolds amid ongoing violence and insecurity. Protecting the ocean and natural resources is part of how they strengthen their communities, build resilience, and create pathways forward.
This Women’s History Month, join Women’s Earth Alliance in conversation with women leaders from Sirenas de México who are protecting Mexico’s coastal waters through science, technical training, and collective leadership.
Sirenas de México is a national network of women breaking gender barriers in fisheries and marine conservation — sectors historically dominated by men. As community divers and ocean monitors, they are generating data, strengthening local stewardship, and creating space for more women to lead in protecting marine ecosystems.
WHAT: Voices from the Ocean: Healing our Waters
WHEN: Tuesday, March 17th at 11:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
WHERE: Virtual event - after registering you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join.
Sirenas de México co-founders Mitzi Leal, Elba Lopéz, and Hañela Ancona will lead an engaging discussion moderated by WEA’s Laura Vigil Escalera Mier where they’ll explore:
- How community-based ocean monitoring supports coastal protection
- What it takes to expand women’s leadership in fisheries and conservation
- Why safeguarding ecosystems and strengthening communities go hand in hand