Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: The study addresses the human rights and social justice situation in Ecuador, focusing on social and economic inequalities, discrimination against vulnerable groups and the effectiveness of public policies. Poverty disproportionately affects rural, indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian communities, with alarming figures for extreme poverty. Women face a significant wage gap and high rates of gender-based violence, while people with disabilities and migrants suffer exclusion in education and employment. Education and labor reforms, as well as social inclusion programs, have shown mixed results, highlighting the need for more inclusive and sustainable policies. The adoption of international treaties and the 2008 Constitution have improved the human rights framework, but effective implementation remains a challenge. International collaboration and NGO support are crucial to strengthen local efforts. Addressing these inequalities requires a comprehensive and sustained approach, promoting equity in all areas of social and economic life.
Source: Revista Científica Zambos.
Institution: Universidad Estatal de Bolívar
Language: Spanish
Topic: Human Rights and Development
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401908436