Two Bolivian councilwomen visit Mallorca to strengthen local female leadership within the framework of the “Les Elegides” program
This week, Mallorca is hosting the visit of two Bolivian councilwomen, Leidy Guzmán and Yusara Melena, as part of the international cooperation program Les Elegides, promoted by Fons Mallorquí de Cooperació with the support of the Consell de Mallorca.
From May 29 to June 2, the councilwomen —from the municipalities of Minero and Cobija and active members of the Association of Councilwomen of Bolivia (ACOBOL)— will take part in an intensive institutional exchange program with technicians and elected officials from various Mallorcan municipalities. These meetings aim to share best practices in gender equality policies and sustainable land management models.
One of the key events will be the “Coffee with Les Elegides,” scheduled for Thursday, May 29 in Palma, where about ten elected women from Mallorca will exchange experiences with the Bolivian councilwomen to strengthen ties and build an international support network among women leading at the local level.
The agenda also includes visits to the municipalities of Algaida, Lloseta, and Llucmajor, where they will learn about initiatives such as gender equality plans and gender-sensitive budgeting. In addition, they will tour the Serra de Tramuntana to analyze sustainable tourism practices and visit the Esporles Green Point. In Lloseta, they will be officially welcomed during the traditional Shoe Fair.
Leidy Guzmán, a lawyer, and Yusara Melena, a communicator, are prominent figures in the defense of women's rights and the promotion of public policies for equality in Bolivia, as both are active members of the Association of Councilwomen and Mayors of Bolivia, ACOBOL.