In Bolivia, many decisions about the body are made in silence. Not for lack of interest, but for lack of information and safe spaces to ask. In that void, where fear often comes before an answer, Estefany Ricaldi became a bridge. Her story reflects how Ipas Bolivia's...
The Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies approved this Wednesday the Bill 092/2024-2025, which prohibits Forced and Early Childhood Marriages and Unions (MUIFTs) in Bolivia. The norm modifies Law N° 603, Code of Families and Family Process and will be sent to the...
On September 3, Ipas Bolivia, in coordination with the Human Rights Commission and Congresswoman Betty Yañíquez, promoted the socialization of Bill No. 092/2024-2025, which seeks to prohibit early and forced marriages and unions (MUIFT), with the participation of...
With extensive coverage by more than 40 national media outlets - including Abya Yala, RTP, ATB, Cadena A, BTV, Palenque TV, Ahora El Pueblo, etc. - Ipas Bolivia, in alliance with the Human Rights Community of the Chamber of Deputies and Congresswoman Betty Yañíquez,...
In a key advance for the protection of the rights of children and adolescents in Bolivia, the Human Rights Commission of the Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved this Wednesday, August 13, Bill No. 092/2024-2025. The initiative modifies the Code of Families and...
On July 3, Ipas Bolivia, through its director, Malena Morales, participated in the seminar "Prevention of Child, Early and Forced Marriages and Unions: an urgent duty of the State," a profound and urgent space to reflect, propose and act against one of the most...
With the objective of making visible and debating the serious consequences of early and forced marriages and child unions (MUITF) in the country, a dialogue was held on Monday, June 30, organized by Ipas Bolivia, the Foundation for Journalism, the Association of...
The Human Rights Commission of the Chamber of Deputies received this June 11, 2025 the draft bill that seeks to eliminate all legal exceptions that allow marriage with minors. This Wednesday, June 11, 2025, a key session of the Human Rights Commission of the Chamber...
