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Integrarte is a brand based in Panama that employs female inmates to create clothing, accessories, and decor items. This initiative, supported by the United Nations, is part of a resocialization program that allows inmates to express creativity, reduce sentences, and earn money. The brand has launched its first collection, Paraíso Étnico, and sells products at fairs and through catalogs. Efforts are underway to establish a permanent sales point. The program also includes male inmates who produce home goods and crafts.

What is the primary focus of the Integrarte workshop?

• Producing technology gadgets

• Developing software solutions

• Creating clothing, accessories, and home decor

• Manufacturing automotive parts

How are inmates selected to work in the Integrarte program?

• By volunteering

• Based on their artistic skills

• By a technical board

• Through a public lottery

What benefits do female inmates receive from participating in Integrarte?

• Travel opportunities

• Access to luxury goods

• Reduced sentences and financial earnings

• Free education

What is the name of Integrarte's first collection?

• Tropical Paradise

• Ethnic Paradise

• Urban Jungle

• Cultural Oasis

Where are Integrarte's products currently sold?

• Supermarkets

• Online stores

• Local markets and catalogs

• International boutiques