Bolivia faces a high rate of obstetric violence that puts the health and dignity of thousands of women at risk. With one of the highest maternal mortality rates in Latin America, 59.8% of Bolivian women also face mistreatment and discrimination during pregnancy,...
On May 23, Ipas Bolivia led the Departmental Inter-institutional Conference for the Care of Victims of Sexual Violence at the Hotel Presidente in the city of La Paz. This meeting aimed to strengthen coordination between key institutions and improve comprehensive care...
The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in Bolivia dropped to 2.1 children per woman in 2023, according to data from the Demographic and Health Survey (EDSA) 2023, conducted by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) with the support of the United Nations Population Fund...
For years, a minor was sexually abused by her brother-in-law, with whom she fathered two children, in Oruro. It all began when she was just 14 years old, after her sister, the aggressor's wife, convinced her parents to send her to live with them to help with the...
On May 11, RedActora, a journalism network in defense of sexual and reproductive rights, was launched by Ipas Bolivia with the support of the Embassy of Sweden. This initiative aims to strengthen journalism to contribute to the generation of more informed, empathetic...
In an effort to strengthen access to justice, Ipas Bolivia, with the support of the Canadian Embassy, is carrying out the Free Mobile Legal Clinics initiative, which has provided legal assistance to more than 153 people between October 2024 and March 2025. Through...
Eleven years have passed since a constitutional ruling marked an important step forward in access to Legal Termination of Pregnancy (ILE). However, gaps still exist within the country's health system. The Ombudsman's Office conducted an investigation in 2024,...
The Departmental Legislative Assembly of Santa Cruz authorized the disbursement of Bs 8 million for the construction of a shelter for women and children victims of violence. The project is implemented in compliance with National Law No. 348 and allows for a rapid...
