In Bolivia, thousands of children and adolescents face violence in both digital and physical environments. At Save the Children Bolivia, we believe that every child deserves to grow up in safe and protective settings. That’s why we have launched innovative initiatives like «Schools for the Family», a model transforming child protection services and making a […]
Since 2019, Save the Children Bolivia has implemented Safe Families common approach in many municipalities and departments of the country. This invaluable experience has allowed us not only to identify challenges, but also to foster deep reflections that drive positive change in family and community dynamics. In this context, 2024 marks a milestone with the […]
Domestic incest is one of the most hidden and devastating forms of sexual violence against girls, boys and adolescents in Bolivia. A worrying figure; 44% of cases of child sexual violence in the country are committed by family members. Facing this reality, the Behavioral Sciences Research Institute (IICC in spanish) and Save the Children joined […]
The Protected, Safe and Empowered: Changing the World Online and Offline (PROSEM) project has marked the beginning of an ambitious work. Led by a group of innovative teenagers committed to digital activism, these young people, aged between 12 and 18 years old are dedicated to creating materials, training and advocacy actions to promote and defend […]
In recent years, Save the Children led a significant effort in Bolivia to address the critical problem of early and forced child marriages and unions (CEFMU). Starting in December 2022, the organization launched a study that analyzed the gaps in regulations and social perceptions around this problem. This analysis has not only highlighted the urgency […]
Sexual violence against girls, boys and adolescents is one of the worst forms of violence because it causes irreparable damage in various areas of their lives, in their present and future well-being and in their physical, mental and emotional integrity. The Ombudsman Office of Bolivia reported that from January to June of this year, 1.274 […]
Violence against children and adolescents in Bolivia represents one of the most challenging problems. The State Attorney General’s Office reported that, from January to October of this year, 69 cases of femicides and 27 of infanticides were registered. In 2023, 51.770 cases of crimes due to gender were registered. It should be noted that, according […]
Panamá, 10 de diciembre de 2024. En el marco del Día de los Derechos Humanos, Save the Children para América Latina y el Caribe anuncia las fotos ganadoras de la primera versión del Concurso Regional de Fotografía el cual ha destacado las impactantes imágenes sobre el hambre y el cambio climático en la región e invita […]
En Bolivia, miles de niñas, niños y adolescentes enfrentan violencia tanto en entornos digitales como físicos. En Save the Children Bolivia, creemos que todos merecen crecer en entornos seguros y protectores, y por eso hemos lanzado iniciativas innovadoras como «Escuelas para la Familia», un modelo que está transformando el enfoque de los servicios de protección […]
La violencia contra los niños, niñas y adolescentes en Bolivia representa una de las problemáticas más apremiantes y desafiantes. La Fiscalía General del Estado, informó que, de enero a octubre del presente año, se registraron 69 casos de feminicidios y 27 de infanticidios. En 2023 se registraron 51.770 casos de delitos debido a género. Cabe […]
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