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.
The contest had two categories: informative stands, and the final knowledge test, both focused on Sexual and Reproductive Rights (SRR), Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE), Legal Termination of Pregnancy (ILE), depatriarchalization and prevention of sexual and gender violence.
A total of 205 high school students participated in the knowledge test. In the second phase, more than 100 essays were submitted, of which 22 finalists made it to the face-to-face competition. The day concluded with the reading of the six most outstanding papers and the awarding of the first three places.
At the same time, 15 informative and interactive stands were presented, created by groups of students and teachers, which addressed the competition’s themes through recyclable materials, dramatizations, digital resources and short films.
“At our stand we show sexual violence prevention through silent films; our film is called Reflejos que rompen, and we are the Rompecadenas. We want to tell other young people that respect and self-respect are the basis for breaking the chains of violence. “.
Mothers and fathers also participated actively through an informative stand for families, where intergenerational dialogue on sexuality, respect and rights was promoted.
“It’s a very educational fair; we’ve never had one like this before. Young people participate, learn and share. This will help prevent unwanted pregnancies and improve communication in our families.”
The event was attended by the director of Ipas Bolivia, Dr. Malena Morales; the program manager, Ms. Adela Yapu; the Program Officer of the Canadian Embassy, Alexander Conesa; the director of the Elizardo Pérez Educational Unit, Prof. René Aruquipa Siñani; and the journalist Evelin Chuquimia, representative of Bolivisión’s television campaign “Abre los Ojos”, who participated as jury and support in the conduction of the event.
“It is inspiring to see informed young people with leadership and commitment. Comprehensive sexuality education is an essential tool to prevent violence and promote relationships based on equality and respect.”
The fair and final of the “What Time Is It?” contest demonstrated the importance of promoting educational spaces that integrate reflection, creativity and knowledge about bodily autonomy and the prevention of sexual violence.
This experience is part of Ipas Bolivia’s commitment, with the support of the Canadian Embassy, to strengthen youth leadership and generate safe educational environments where girls, adolescents and young people can access accurate information about their sexual and reproductive rights.
Winners of the DSDR, ILE, VBG and ESI Knowledge Test:
- 1st Place – Nieves Ely Tinta Coronel
- 2nd Place -Odalis Natalia Chura
- 3rd Place – Franklin Wilder Chura Mamani
Winning booths from DSDR, ILE, VBG and ESI:
- Winning course 4th year of high school – 4th A / Prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
- Winning course 5th year of high school – 5TO D / Sexual and Reproductive Rights (SRHR) / Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE).
- Winning course 6th of secondary school – 6th B / Legal Termination of Pregnancy (ILE)
