Reconocimiento y salvaguarda de los derechos de las mujeres bajo el derecho internacional

Abstract

This article examines the current state of women´s rights in Ecuador from an international perspective, with a particular focus on the implementation of the Belem do Para Convention. Through a mixed-methods approach, qualitative and quantitative data were collected to highlight the main barriers face by women in labor, education, social, and health spheres. Statistics reveal alarming levels of gender-based violence and structural inequality that hinder women´s comprehensive development. Although Ecuador has ratified key international instruments, the effective implementation of policies remains a challenge due to cultural, social, and economic factors, The study concludes that strengthening state mechanisms, ensuring adequate resources, and promoting cultural change are essential to advance toward an equitable and violence-free society.