Introduction

Abstract

The phrase “the world is becoming a more dangerous place”, now often heard in the voices of presidents, politicians and grass-roots activists, in the voices of Mexican migrants is tinged with a sense of incredulity: “all we want to do is work, why are we considered criminals?” For women migrants and children, especially, the dangers along migration routes have intensified as their families are torn asunder by insecurity, unemployment, and low-quality schooling. This compilation of my research looks back at these journeys and the bold ways in which people have tried to cope with risks at each bend in the road and it also looks forward to our journey towards sustainability.