Censorship in ecuador refers to all actions which can be considered as suppression in speech in ecuador. Report on human rights practices country of ecuador us department of state on. On these bases, on 12 june 2019, the constitutional court ruled in a 54 vote in favor of samesex marriage, legalising it in ecuador. The report entitled country reports on human rights practices is submitted to the congress by the department of state in compliance with sections 116d and 502b of the foreign assistance act of 1961 faa, as amended, and section 504 of the trade act of 1974, as amended. In the freedom of the press report 2016 by freedom house, the press in.
Country report on human rights practices for 2011 ecuador. Country report on human rights practices 20 ecuador executive summary. Human rights groups contributed to the development of the course and were sometimes asked to. In october, during extraordinary sessions of the interamerican court of human rights iachr in ecuador, the courts president, roberto caldas, enthusiastically praised ecuadors judicial reform, which led to strong public criticism regarding the lack of judicial independence in the country. Ecuador endemic violence and discrimination are major. Country reports on human rights practices for 2018 united states department of state bureau of democracy, human rights and labor prominent prisoners or those who had been politically active had slightly better living conditions than other prisoners. Cjpme foundation published may, 2016 ecuador human rights. Ecuador centre for civil and political rights human rights. Unique ecuador content for tourists, students, business or those interested in our world. Guatemala, 2017 situation of human rights in guatemala also available in word. Department of state published the annual country reports on human rights practices the human rights reports which describe the status of internationally recognized human rights in countries around the world, including those rights reflected in the universal declaration of human rights. In february 20 voters re elected president rafael correa and chose members of the national assembly in elections that were generally free and fair. In october, during extraordinary sessions of the interamerican court of human rights iachr in ecuador, the courts president, roberto caldas, enthusiastically praised ecuador s judicial reform, which led to strong public criticism regarding the lack of judicial independence in the country. The international organization for migration lauds ecuador as the first state to have established the promotion of the concept of universal citizenship in its constitution, aiming to promote the universal recognition and protection of the human rights of migrants.
In accordance with its mandate, defined by the provisions of the american convention on human rights, its statute and its regulations, the commission monitors human rights developments in each member state of the oas, and from time to time deems it useful to report. Country reports on human rights practices for 2015. Executive summary ecuador is a constitutional, multiparty republic with an elected president and unicameral legislature. If information about a country or other area is missing from the custom report, click countriesregions above to see its full report. In february, the interamerican court of human rights ruled that ecuador was responsible for an enforced disappearance in 1995 and for failing to conduct a diligent investigation into the case. The secretariat undertook some roles exercised by the former ministry of justice, human rights and religious groups that was dissolved by executive decree 560 issued in november 2018. Article 23 of the american convention guarantees the right to participate in public affairs in ones country, and to have access, under general conditions of equality, to the public service of his country. Human rights groups contributed to the development of the course and were sometimes asked to participate in course modules. Adr assessment of development results co country office gef global environmental fund. The serranos people from the sierra like to eat meat, corn and potatoes, while costenos people from the coastal regions. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 159 countries and territories bear witness to the suffering endured by many, whether it be. Report on human rights practices country of ecuador.
In this section executive summary executive summary. Country reports on human rights practices for 2018. There were no reports of disappearances by or on behalf of government authorities. Refworld contains a vast collection of reports relating to situations in countries of origin, policy documents and positions, and documents relating to international and national legal frameworks. Ibahri country reports and publications, including factfinding mission and trial observation reports. Human rights human rights of women living with hiv. On june 4, 20, president rafael correa adopted a decree that creates. K12 students, kids, libraries, business and tourists appreciate countryreports ability to. In february 20 voters reelected president rafael correa and chose members of the national assembly in elections that were generally free and open. Additionally, there is a mandatory human rights training regimen preservation of life and human rights, along with a human rights handbook.
Within ecuador there is vigorous dialogue, debate and action in the field of womens rights. The commission investigated human rights violations committed from 1984 to 2008, with a focus on violations under the government of leon febres cordero 198488. Police arrested manuela picq, a frenchbrazilian university professor and freelance journalist who had resided in the country for eight years, during an antigovernment demonstration on. The human rights sector in ecuador evidence from the public. Additionally, in january 2018, the interamerican court of human rights ruled that samesex marriage is a human right protected by the american convention on human rights. On july 3, president moreno appointed cecilia chacon as head of the new human rights secretariat, which is part of the executive branch and reports to the presidency. Check out the report methodology and checklist of questions for freedom in the world. In the same period, the tfdp documented two cases of torture involving 11 victims. Ihs markit, a leader in providing intelligenceled risk forecasts, complements our reports with detailed analyses about terrorism, war risks and social stability. Nicaragua, 2018 gross human rights violations in the context of social protests in nicaragua also available in word. In 20 voters re elected president rafael correa and chose members of the national assembly in elections that were generally free and fair.
Freedom of speech by country internet censorship and surveillance by country v t e. The 10 countries that care the most about human rights. The administration of president rafael correa has expanded state control over media and civil society and abused its power to harass, intimidate, and punish critics. Respect for the integrity of the person, including freedom from. Ecuador facts and culture what is ecuador famous for. Despite the constitutional protection of civil rights in ecuador, they are not properly respected and. The special rapporteur will submit a full report to the human rights council in june 2020 on the main findings of his visit.
Human rights watch blasts ecuadors lack of judicial independence. Although the figures available vary widely, the percentage of the population described as indigenous is most frequently cited as between 35 and 45%. United states department of state bureau of democracy, human rights. It notes that important steps have been taken by the government of ecuador to begin addressing some of these issues. The information has been carefully selected and compiled from unhcrs global network of field. The usa state of department has a yearly report on human rights per country. The plaintiffs had claimed the law contravened the constitution, the country s commitments under international human rights treaties, and a ruling by the interamerican court of human rights. Mar 06, 2017 ecuador will come before the united nations human rights council this may for scrutiny of its human rights record.
State department country reports on human rights practices arbitrary arrest or detention. Strengthen the exercise of the human rights of women living with hiv in latin america, which has been used in virtual training on the community of practice platform. On june 5, the truth commission established by the government in 2007 issued its final report. Geneva 28 june 2016 the human rights committee today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of ecuador on its implementation of the provisions of the international covenant on civil and political rights. Ecuador is a constitutional, multiparty republic with an elected president and unicameral legislature.
Dictators are being joined by freely elected leaders in pursuing populist agendas and ignoring the rights of minorities and critics, the report notes. Human rights watch researchers say there are structural problems in ecuadors judiciary that encourage the lack of judicial independence. Mar 12, 2009 statistics say that womens rights in ecuador have made a big improvement in the last decade, but the idea of real equality is still not even foreseen by ecuadorian men. The prosecutors office reports that 184 women have been prosecuted since august 2014 for having a voluntary abortion. This report is a product of the commissions ongoing observation of the human rights situation in ecuador. Bti 2006 pdf bti 2003 pdf bti 2008 bti 2010 bti 2012 bti 2014 bti 2016 bti 2018 ecuador country report. South america ecuador cjpme foundation human rights report series published may, 2016. An analysis of the independence of the judiciary june 2005.
To allow for assessment of progress in hdis, the 2019 human development report includes recalculated hdis from 1990 to 2018 using consistent series of data. Departments child labor report 2017 country reports on human rights. Every year, amnesty international evaluates the human rights situation in countries around the world. E whether a colombian citizen who has an ecuadorian spouse can be granted status in ecuador by virtue of marriage. Additionally, there is a mandatory human rights training regimen preservation of life and human rights that began in 2010, along with a new human rights handbook. Ecuador should revoke a presidential decree that grants farreaching powers to the government to oversee and dissolve nongovernmental organizations, human rights watch said today. Ecuador 5 country reports on human rights practices for 2015 united states department of state bureau of democracy, human rights and labor monitor prison conditions, which led to a progressive isolation of prisoners. Increase of the criminalisation of social protest in the context of extraction plans. Ecuador s human development index has improved between 1996 and 2005, yet. Human rights ecuador analysis of the human rights situation. Everything you need to know about human rights in ecuador. Country reports on human rights practices for 2017 united states department of state bureau of democracy, human rights and labor.
Ecuador 2 country reports on human rights practices for 2018 united states department of state bureau of democracy, human rights and labor there were no reports of disappearances by or on behalf of government authorities. In april 2009 voters reelected president rafael correa and chose members of the national assembly in elections that were considered generally free and fair. With unique content from around the world, our members rely on us to keep our database concise and current. Country and territory ratings and statuses, 19732020 excel download. The ecuador country report, risk level 4, contains security information and travel advisories, including health risks. Country reports on human rights practices for 2018 united states department of state bureau of democracy, human rights and labor illegal armed groups, including the eln and narcotics traffickers, were significant perpetrators of violent crimes and committed unlawful killings see section 1. Ecuador bureau of democracy, human rights, and labor. Ecuador 5 country reports on human rights practices for 2014 united states department of state bureau of democracy, human rights and labor juvenile prison centers lacked sufficient space for the number of detainees. They also challenged the governments assertion that information is a public good rather than a right. Ecuador is a constitutional multiparty republic with an elected president and unicameral legislature. According to prison authorities, 39 prisoners died during the year, all from natural causes. Local human rights organizations included ramirezs case in a report they presented to the interamerican commission of human rights iachr in october 2014. The 2006 report on development cooperation in ecuador, published by the ecuadorian institute. Amnesty international report 201617 ix preface the amnesty international report 201617 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2016.
Authorities offered other human rights training intermittently. An annual study of political rights and civil liberties. Ecuadorian men are willing to keep the things as they are because it is good for them. United states department of state bureau of democracy, human rights and labor. Submission by the united nations high commissioner for refugees for the office of the high commissioner for. Click step 1 to select the topics, step 2 to select the countriesareas to be included in the report, and step 3 to confirm your selections. National report submitted in accordance with paragraph 5 of the annex to human rights council resolution 1621. Ecuador will come before the united nations human rights council this may for scrutiny of its human rights record. Efforts to hold to account those responsible for human rights violations committed by governments from 1984 to 2008 made significant progress in 20. More information about ecuador is available from the department of state and. Numerous organizations within both the public and private sectors have worked to raise social awareness of womens rights, to promote legal reform, and have achieved important advances in the areas of education.
In april 2017 voters elected president lenin moreno from the ruling party alianza pais proud and sovereign fatherland and chose members of the national assembly in elections that were generally free and fair, marking a successful democratic. Fidh presents its latest report on ecuador thursday 10 december in quito. Refworld is the leading source of information necessary for taking quality decisions on refugee status. Under secretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights. Human rights organizations fear that the new law will stifle critical voices in. Ecuador 2014 human rights report executive summary ecuador is a constitutional, multiparty republic with an elected president and unicameral legislature. Prisoners and human rights activists complained of lack of resources for inmates. Countryreports provides over 35,000 pages of online content on the cultures and countries of the world. Stay up to date and learn about key human rights issues in ecuador. Ecuador bureau of democracy, human rights, and labor 2010 country reports on human rights practices ecuador is a constitutional republic with a population of approximately 14. Honduras, 2019 situation of human rights in honduras also available in word in spanish, english version will be uploaded soon. The indigenous peoples of ecuador are situated throughout the country in the northern coastal areas, the sierra and in the oriente.