Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on Ecuador

This submission relates to the review of Ecuador under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It focuses on access to abortion, school-related sexual violence, and the protection of students, teachers, and schools during armed conflict. Related Content Submission by Human Rights Watch to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on Ecuador Right to Health (article 12) Access to Abortion Ecuador is one of eight countries South America that criminalizes access to abortion for survivors of rape.[1] The criminal code imposes penalties including prison terms…

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