Emigration in Mexico predominantly involves young men, with millions of individuals crossing borders, while female labor force participation (FLFP) remains significantly below international levels. This paper explores the interplay between these two phenomena, revealing that higher FLFP substantially reduces male emigration. Using robust econometric methods and panel data from ENNVIH, we estimate that when women work, the probability of male household members migrating decreases by 30 pp. Our analysis employs a twofold novel instrumental variable identification strategy to ensure the causal interpretation of our results: the rollout of full-time schools, and the price of washing machines. Our findings underscore the potential of gender-focused labor policies not only to empower women but also to mitigate migration pressures, contributing to household stability and broader economic development.