Carmen Aguilera Alarcón

Carmen Aguilera Alarcón is a professor in the Psychology program at Universidad Franz Tamayo (Unifranz) in Bolivia. She advocates for the inclusion of comprehensive sexual education (ESI) in primary schools, emphasizing the importance of teaching children about their bodies, emotions, and rights. Aguilera argues that such education empowers children to recognize inappropriate contact and fosters healthy self-esteem. She stresses that ESI is not about introducing sexual practices, but about promoting respect, safety, and emotional well-being, particularly in a context where violence against children is prevalent. Aguilera's work highlights the need for early education to protect children from potential harm and to equip them with the language and confidence to speak out about abuse.