Bolivia

Survivor Participation in Anti-Trafficking Policy: Evidence from Latin America

by Cinthia Belbussi | Jun 18, 2026

Survivor participation in anti-trafficking work has become a widely accepted principle. What remains harder to achieve is making that participation genuinely meaningful. Drawing on field evidence from Guatemala and Bolivia, Free the Slaves joined the UNODC and the Organization of American States in Vienna to share what the work actually requires.

From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening Bolivia’s Network Against Trafficking and Forced Labor

by Cinthia Belbussi | Dec 15, 2025

In October 2025, Free the Slaves partnered with Conexión and the Bolivian Network Against Trafficking and Smuggling of Persons to strengthen national responses to labor trafficking and forced labor. Through a hybrid training process combining virtual learning, in-person workshops, and ongoing mentorship, civil society organizations across Bolivia built practical tools, shared strategies, and deepened coordination to better identify victims and protect rights.

Bolivia

Survivor Participation in Anti-Trafficking Policy: Evidence from Latin America

From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening Bolivia’s Network Against Trafficking and Forced Labor

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