By El Deber: María Elena Urquidi: “Bolivia needs more women participating in civic life and coordinating efforts among regions” Bolivia’s First Lady, María Elena Urquidi / Photo: Fuad Landívar The country’s First Lady took part in a meeting with the women of the provincial civic committees of Santa Cruz Bolivia’s First Lady, María Elena Urquidi,…
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Digital attacks surge against women candidates | Aumentan ataques digitales contra candidatas
By Freddy Lacio, El Deber: Detected 665 harassment posts targeting 17 female candidates A report by the Gender Observatory of the Coordinadora de la Mujer warns that digital political violence against women not only persists, but is intensifying. A total of 665 posts containing harassment and digital political violence were directed at 17 candidates participating…
Motherhood | Maternidad
By Sayuri Loza, Brujula Digital: The unfortunate statements made by a national authority have opened the door to a debate that is good to revisit constantly because, like all facets of human life, it often evolves in unexpected ways: motherhood. I would like to begin by clarifying that I defend, have defended, and will defend…
Women Breaking Ground | Mujeres Abren Camino
By Gina Baldivieso, EFE; Vision 360: Bolivian women are making their way in construction amid persistent inequalities and prejudices One of the main problems faced by women builders is wage inequality and, in addition, prejudices persist, along with fear or doubt about whether they will be able to do the job well. Photograph showing Martha…
Financial Inclusion of Women Grows in Bolivia | Inclusión financiera de mujeres crece en Bolivia
By El Diario: Although the gender gap in financial inclusion in the region persists, it has been narrowing since the first measurement of the study in 2021. In Bolivia, the gap between genders is minimal. The financial inclusion index grew in Bolivia from 12% to 21% between 2021 and 2025 among women, reaching 42 points…
Bolivian Women Challenge Stereotypes in Science | Mujeres bolivianas desafían estereotipos en la ciencia
By EFE, Red Uno; Eju.tv: Bolivian Women Challenge Stereotypes and Promote Their Leadership in Science Students, professionals, and academics shared experiences to encourage STEM vocations and reduce gender gaps in Bolivia. Women of various ages—high school students, university students, professionals, and academics—at a meeting at UMSA. Photo: EFE Women of different ages—schoolgirls, university students, professionals,…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 