Mother's Day in Prison: Hope Amidst Walls

Mother's Day Behind Bars: Hope and Resilience in Obrajes Prison. La Paz, Bolivia, May 27, 2025. Mother's Day was observed in an unusual setting this year at the Obrajes women's prison in La Paz, Bolivia. A report by Bolivia TV captured the emotional day for inmates separated from their families. The video showed inmates performing daily tasks, such as washing clothes in the prison laundry and baking bread in the prison bakery. One inmate, whose face was partially obscured by a mask, tearfully expressed her feelings, saying, "It's different, but we have to keep going for our children." Another inmate, while working in the bakery, spoke about the importance of the work programs in the prison, stating, "This type of project helps us to feel functional again, to get out of this place, this context that is down here." The video provides a glimpse into the lives of these women, demonstrating their strength and determination to rebuild their lives despite the challenges they face. The report serves as a reminder of the human element within the prison system and the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration programs.