Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

The Plurinational State of Bolivia has established the Commission for the Elaboration of State Reports on Human Rights and Enforced Disappearances (CPIE) as its standing national mechanism for implementation, reporting and follow-up (NMIRF). This inter-institutional body coordinates the preparation of state reports, monitors the implementation of international human rights recommendations, and consults with stakeholders including civil society and national human rights institutions.

The Commission for the Elaboration of State Reports on Human Rights and Enforced Disappearances (Comisión para la Presentación de Informe de Estado sobre Derechos Humanos y para Desapariciones Forzadas (CPIE)), created by Supreme Decree No. 4816 of October 20, 2022, is an inter-institutional coordination body whose purpose is to contribute to the protection, respect and guarantee of human rights. Its work is focused on the presentation of State reports, the follow-up of recommendations issued by international mechanisms for the protection of human rights and the execution of actions regarding forced disappearances, in strict compliance with its sectorial attributions. It is made up of the Ministry of Justice and Institutional Transparency (Presidency), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Attorney General's Office. On the other hand, the Vice-Ministry of Justice and Fundamental Rights of the MJTI serves as Technical Secretariat.

Composition: Ministry of Justice and Institutional Transparency (Presidency) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attorney General's Office The members of the CPIE have been appointed through the express delegation of the Ministers that make up this Commission.

The NMIRF includes focal points for: Article 33(1) of CRPD: ☑ Yes Gender Equality Mechanisms: ☑ Yes

Secretariat The Vice-Ministry of Justice and Fundamental Rights serves as the technical secretariat.

Focal Points are accredited by formal notes from executive authorities.

Mandate a) Approve by consensus the State reports to be presented before the international mechanisms for the protection of human rights; b) Prioritize the implementation of the recommendations of the international mechanisms for the protection of human rights, in coordination with the competent State entities and institutions; c) Summon the participation of other State authorities for the presentation of State reports approved by the Commission; d) Determine, when it deems necessary, the participation of representatives of public entities and institutions in meetings of the Commission, with the right to speak; e) Make representations to the competent entities for the clarification of forced disappearances committed during the de facto regimes between November 4, 1964 and October 10, 1982.

In the framework of Article 6 of DS 4816, the Technical Secretariat is responsible for managing and updating the Plurinational System for Follow-up, Monitoring and Statistics of Human Rights Recommendations of Bolivia - SIPLUS with the information provided by the entities and institutions involved in the implementation of the recommendations of the international mechanisms for the protection of human rights. This system has been updated. It is a platform designed to follow up on the recommendations of the human rights protection systems of both the Universal and Inter-American systems. For this purpose, there are focal points of all State agencies with competence to comply with such recommendations, which have been accredited by formal notes from their highest executive authorities.

Methods of work The CPIE Commission meets ordinarily at least twice a year, without prejudice to the holding of extraordinary meetings to deal with urgent or especially relevant issues. At these meetings, State reports are approved, international recommendations are prioritized and the participation of other institutions is coordinated to ensure compliance with the commitments acquired. The NMIRF uses a structured methodology for data collection and validation. The Vice Ministry of Justice and Fundamental Rights, in its role as Technical Secretariat of the CPIE, coordinates the collection of information with the relevant ministries and public entities. To this end:

• Official information is requested from public institutions, according to their competencies.
• The documentation is verified and validated before being included in the reports.
• The International Commitments Follow-up and Compliance System is used to ensure transparency and updating of information.
• The data collected is subject to a technical and legal review process to ensure accuracy and alignment with international standards.

Training is provided by the NMIRF to focal points through initial and periodic training on the International Recommendations Management System.

Legal Basis: ☑ Yes – Supreme Decree No. 4816 Terms of Reference: ☑ Yes – Article 3 of Supreme Decree No. 4816 Institutional Knowledge System: No structured system, but internal strategies exist.

The CPIE engages with:

• UN Special Procedures
• UN Treaty Bodies
• Universal Periodic Review
• Regional human rights mechanisms It is responsible for reporting, following up, and implementing recommendations from these mechanisms.

GUARANTEE OF THE OPPORTUNE SUBMISSION OF REPORTS AND RESPONSES The Bolivian State ensures the submission of reports and responses within the deadlines established by the international mechanisms through:

• Advance planning of CPIE meetings for the preparation and review of reports.
• Prioritization of recommendations issued by international organizations and their effective implementation.
• The assignment of specific functions to the Technical Secretariat, which maintains constant supervision of compliance with deadlines.
• The use of the International Commitments Follow-up and Compliance System, which facilitates the monitoring of commitments undertaken and allows for efficient information management.
• These mechanisms guarantee that Bolivia complies with its international obligations in the presentation of reports, follow-up of recommendations and responses to requests, promoting the protection and respect for human rights.

Process for preparing state reports The preparation of specific reports and responses is done through the CPIE, which coordinates the development of reports and the implementation of recommendations. In addition, the Technical Secretariat, under the responsibility of the Vice Ministry of Justice and Fundamental Rights, is responsible for drafting, information gathering and coordination with other governmental entities. For the elaboration of specific reports, the Commission may summon other State institutions according to their sectorial attributions.

Meetings: CPIE meets at least twice a year; extraordinary meetings as needed

Information Collection: Official data requested from institutions Verified and validated before inclusion Reviewed for technical and legal accuracy

Timeliness: Advance planning Prioritization of recommendations Monitoring via International Commitments Follow-up and Compliance System Internal Guidelines: ☒ No

** Linkages with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable development**: CPIE plays a key role in the monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through the preparation of State reports, the presentation of updated data and the analysis of recommendations issued by international organizations. Likewise, CPIE coordinates with various public entities the collection and systematization of information related to the SDGs, allowing efficient and timely monitoring of progress in the country. To strengthen the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the use of monitoring tools has been promoted, such as the System for Monitoring and Compliance with International Commitments, ensuring that national strategies reflect the commitments made at the international level.

Channel of communication with the National Statistics Office ☑ Yes Prior to the adoption of the DS 4816 that creates the CPIE, through an inter-institutional agreement there was a strategic alliance between: The Ministry of Justice and Institutional Transparency - MJTI, the National Institute of Statistics - INE and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - OHCHR (2011).

For this purpose, a Technical Working Team was created to develop indicators for 9 prioritized rights (first 6 and then 3 more). Nine Thematic Technical Committees were created, made up of technical staff from the Ministry of the State Entities involved in the prioritized rights (Labor, Health, Food, Education, Housing, Women's Right to a Life Free of Violence, Water and Sanitation, Access to Justice and Fair Trial, and Rights to a Life Free of Trafficking and Smuggling). To monitor progress on these rights, 430 indicators were developed and are updated annually on the web portal of the National Statistics Institute. Coordination with the INE continues and is essential to include statistical information in the State reports.

Channel of communication with Parliament and Judiciary ☑ Yes Official Notes are prepared within the framework of a coordination meeting, in which all the entities involved are informed about the matter in question. During the meeting, a deadline is established for the delivery of the required information, ensuring compliance with the established procedures. Subsequently, the corresponding entity issues a formal report, stating the aspects addressed and the agreements reached

CONSULTATION The Commission for the Elaboration of State Reports on Human Rights and Enforced Disappearances (CPIE), in response to formal requests, is available for meetings with civil society or other interested organizations. The purpose of these meetings is to provide information, facilitate inter-institutional coordination and strengthen the exercise of social control, in accordance with the principles of transparency and citizen participation.

Information managements systems The Commission for the Preparation of State Reports on Human Rights and Enforced Disappearances (CPIE), in compliance with the provisions of Article 6 of Supreme Decree No. 4816 of October 26, 2022, permanently monitors the recommendations issued by the nine United Nations treaty bodies, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as an extra conventional mechanism, recommendations of the GIEI Bolivia (regional mechanism) and the Truth Commission (national mechanism), managing and keeping the International Recommendation Management System platform up to date.

Action Plans: Bolivia will develop a new Human Rights Policy in 2025, continuing the Plurinational Human Rights Policy 2015–2025.

Vice-Ministry of Justice and Fundamental Rights.