VOICED : Hombres pelan papas en Bolivia en campana contra la violencia machista

A group of men in Bolivia participated in a campaign against femicide by peeling potatoes in a public square. The initiative, organized by Mujeres Creando, aimed to involve men in critiquing the machismo culture prevalent in Bolivia. The campaign included a public demonstration with slogans against femicide, highlighting the reasons women are often targeted. Despite a slight decrease in femicide cases in 2019, the issue remains significant in Bolivia.

What activity did the group of men in Bolivia engage in to protest against machismo?

• Cooking meals

• Building houses

• Peeling potatoes

• Cleaning the streets

Which organization organized the march through the city with banners against feminicides?

• Mujeres Creando

• Bolivia Libre

• Hombres por la Igualdad

• Mujeres Unidas

How many women lost their lives to feminicide in January of the mentioned year?

• 15

• 13

• 10

• 20

What are some reasons mentioned for the occurrence of feminicides?

• Women wanting to work

• Women wanting to dress freely

• All of the above

• Women asserting they are not property

How did the number of feminicides in 2019 compare to 2018 in Bolivia?

• Increased by 20

• Remained the same

• Decreased by 13

• Increased by 13