July 28, 2017
International IDEA supports debate on planning and public policy for gender equality in Bolivia
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
September 7, 2016
Center for the Holistic Development of Aymara Women
March 10, 2014
Bolivian women battle against culture of harassment
Two years after the murder of an outspoken female councillor ushered in new legislation outlawing political violence against women in Bolivia, campaigners say a culture of harassment remains, as Paula Dear reports from La Paz.
A law against political harassment and violence toward women is the means not the end. Promoting awareness and defense for cases is now a national priority in Bolivia
In this document, iKNOW Politics expert María Eugenia Rojas Valverde responds to one our users queries on Women and Election and Political Violence, in the context of the recently approved Bolivian Law on the matter (May 2012).
Marianela Paco Durán
Congresswoman, Plurinational Legislative Assembly of Bolivia
Violence against women in politics
Highlighting news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
Political Violence Against Women: A Never-Ending Story
In this text the author analyzes the suspected murder of Bolivian councilor, Juana Quispe Apaza, in the context of the approval of the
March 1, 2013
Interview with María Eugenia Rojas Valverde, Expert on issues of democracy and women's rights, and an expert for iKNOW Politics, Bolivia
iKNOW Politics: In May of 2012 the Bolivian law relating to harassment and violence against women in politics was passed. Could you summarize the process leading to the enactment of this law, which actors played a key role in it and why?
Maria Eugenia Rojas Valverde
Expert on issues of democracy and women's rights, and an expert for iKNOW Politics, Bolivia