Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Chamber of Senators

Political system
Presidential system
Structure of parliament
Bicameral
IPU membership
Yes

Specialized body - Women's caucus

Union of Women Parliamentarians of Bolivia (UMPABOL) March 1998 - December 2014

About

Themes
Women's caucus

Women's caucus

Formal or informal
Formal
The caucus is open to male MPs
No
The caucus is cross-party
No information available
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
No information available
Issues dealt with by the caucus

UMPABOL has driven the adoption of laws aimed at greater equality and protection of women, including: the Law on the Right to a Life Free of Violence for Women (2013), the Law Against Political Harassment and Violence Against Women (2012), the Comprehensive Law Against Trafficking in Persons (2012), and the Law Against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination (2010).

UMPABOL also promoted the National Framework for Gender Equality which instilled requirements around women's access and participation in politics.

The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action
No information available
The caucus has a communication plan
No information available

Contact information for the Committee

Contact / Address
Marianela Paco, Chairperson
Unión de Mujeres Parlamentarias de Bolivia, Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional, Plaza Murillo
Le Paz
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Phone
No information available
Fax number
No information available
E-mail
No information available
Web site
No information available

Historical data for IPU membership

Historical data for IPU membership
Year IPU membership
2020-09
List of values for 2020-09
No
2019-04
List of values for 2019-04
No
2018-06
List of values for 2018-06
No