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On Friday, September 25 , <\/em>the project \u201cUniversity Students in Action: Networks for the Prevention and Care of Vulnerable Populations Free from Violence\u201d <\/em>concluded in the auditorium of the Social Work Department at the Universidad Mayor de San Andr\u00e9s (UMSA) . <\/em>The initiative, launched by Ipas Bolivia in March 2026, established four university networks dedicated to preventing gender-based violence and defending sexual and reproductive rights (SRR).<\/p>\n The program sought to equip future professionals in social work, psychology, and law with theoretical, practical, and ethical tools, and to promote interdisciplinary and intersectoral intervention in response to the high rates of violence\u2014particularly sexual violence\u2014affecting girls, women, and adolescents in Bolivia. Students from six universities participated: UMSA, the Bolivian Catholic University (UCB), San Francisco de As\u00eds Private University (USFA), the Bolivian Technological University (UTB), Aquino University of Bolivia (UDABOL), and the Bolivian Private University (UPB). <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”Marcela Molina” job_title=”Director of the Social Work Program at UMSA” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cThis has been an excellent example of comprehensive, cross-sectoral collaboration with Ipas Bolivia. I am proud to see the in-person and virtual reach we have achieved, which demonstrates the students\u2019 commitment. These networks must remain active and continue their efforts. I deeply value these opportunities for interdisciplinary training and the sustained support of Ipas Bolivia, which brings together public and private universities to raise awareness among future professionals about the social reality of the country.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n During the implementation, 82 students from various fields and institutions of higher education formed four thematic networks:\u201cFree from Sexual Violence,\u201d \u201cEl Buz\u00f3n de las Imillas,\u201d \u201cRadar,\u201d<\/em>and\u201cBuilding Safe Environments Through Consent.\u201d<\/em> Through these brigades, 14 community initiatives and microprojects were carried out to raise awareness about violence and promote the DSDR.<\/p>\n The territorial and digital outreach reached more than 21,000 people through September 2026. In the virtual realm, informational campaigns on social media reached 13,242 users, while podcasts and audiovisual content connected with another 7,193 people; in-person, fieldwork included educational fairs and workshops that directly reached 850 college students, high school students, and the general public. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ipasbolivia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-8.21.40-PM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image August 17, 2026, at 8:21:40 PM” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ipasbolivia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-162602.png” title_text=”Screenshot 2026-10-05 162602″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ipasbolivia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-8.21.36-PM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image August 17, 2026, at 8:21:36 PM” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Cinthia Quispe ” job_title=”Social Work student at UMSA and member of university networks.” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cIt has been an extremely enriching experience. From the very first workshops with the facilitators, I learned a great deal, and I was particularly interested in the approach to Forced and Early Child Marriage and Unions (MUIFT). It was very valuable to share ideas and collaborate with peers from different majors and universities. I hope this initiative continues and expands in partnership with Ipas Bolivia, because the educational impact is truly rewarding.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The event concluded with the presentation of certificates and awards to the network members. During the official closing ceremony, Dr. Malena Morales, Director of Ipas Bolivia, and Adela Yapu, Program Manager, urged the students to maintain an active and ethical commitment to preventing gender-based violence and ensuring the rights and duties of women and girls in their future professional careers. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”Malena Morales” job_title=”Director of Ipas Bolivia” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cI am very pleased with everything we were able to achieve through the efforts of these networks. This process demonstrates that when academia and organizations join forces, they transform environments and open up real pathways to the full exercise of rights.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ipasbolivia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC08954-scaled.jpg” title_text=”DSC08954″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On Friday, September 25 , the project \u201cUniversity Students in Action: Networks for the Prevention and Care of Vulnerable Populations Free from Violence\u201d concluded in the auditorium of the Social Work Department at the Universidad Mayor de San Andr\u00e9s (UMSA) . 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