As part of Bolivia's Bicentennial celebrations, on October 29, the Human Rights Commission of the Chamber of Deputies of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, led by Congresswoman Betty Yañiquez, awarded Ipas Bolivia the "Illimani Majestuoso del Bicentenario Award" in...
On October 24, Ipas Bolivia held a meeting that brought together teachers, students, mothers and institutional representatives to share the results and best practices of the concerted quality process, a key space to strengthen the prevention of sexual violence in the...
On October 9, 2025, Ipas Bolivia, with the support of the Canadian Embassy and in partnership with Bolivision’s “Open Your Eyes” campaign, brought together more than 900 people, including students from the Elizardo Pérez Educational Unit in the city of El Alto, teachers and parents, in an activity as part of the national “What time is it?” campaign, aimed at strengthening the bodily autonomy of young women and adolescents and promoting the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence.
As part of EXPOCRUZ, one of the most important multisectoral fairs in the country, Ipas Bolivia participated in the European Union stand on September 20 and 21, at the invitation of the Swedish Embassy in Bolivia. During these days, the organization presented information and awareness-raising activities on the prevention of early and forced marriages and unions (MUIFT).
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...
In the framework of the 193rd Session of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), Ipas Bolivia, represented by Dr. Malena Morales, Country Director, and Martín Vidaurre, Policy Coordinator, participated this July 21, 2025 in the thematic hearing on the...
On July 18, 2025, Ipas Bolivia, with the support of the Canadian Embassy in Bolivia, held a workshop with Infórmate Imilla as part of its organizational strengthening process. The activity allowed to review internal agreements, dialogue and continue consolidating the...
On July 5 and 6, 2025, Ipas Bolivia held a workshop titled "A New and Urgent Approach: Sexual Violence and its Consequences" in the city of La Paz. The activity brought together community journalists from different parts of the country, with the objective of...
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...
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...
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...
The amendment to the Family Code was promoted by Senator Virginia Velasco, with the technical support of Ipas Bolivia and the Human Rights Community, and the articulation of civil organizations that fight for children's rights. This Wednesday, the Bolivian Senate...
On April 11, the campaign "Ni esposas, ni concubinas. Girls are girls," an initiative promoted by Ipas Bolivia that seeks to raise awareness of the problem of early and forced unions and promote urgent social change. On this occasion, the Bolivisión network officially...
Senators and technical advisors hear key arguments in defense of the rights of children and adolescents. In a decisive step towards the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents in Bolivia, Senator Virginia Velasco promoted a technical meeting to socialize...
