Latest items for El Salvador
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Article 5 of the Act on the Promotion, Protection and Development of Microenterprises and Small Businesses establishes that the central Government and the municipal authorities must provide support to new and existing microenterprises and small businesses, encourage private investment in such businesses and promote a range of business and financial services under conditions of gender equity" (22). "In 2018, the Social Housing Fund launched the Homes for Women Programme, which offers special conditions for single women, female heads of household, single mothers and widows who wish to own their own home and whose household income is below two and a half times the minimum wage, which is equivalent to $760.43....more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Article 5 of the Act on the Promotion, Protection and Development of Microenterprises and Small Businesses establishes that the central Government and the municipal authorities must provide support to new and existing microenterprises and small businesses, encourage private investment in such businesses and promote a range of business and financial services under conditions of gender equity" (22). "In 2018, the Social Housing Fund launched the Homes for Women Programme, which offers special conditions for single women, female heads of household, single mothers and widows who wish to own their own home and whose household income is below two and a half times the minimum wage, which is equivalent to $760.43....more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"As part of its communications strategy for the promotion of women’s human rights, the Salvadoran Institute for the Advancement of Women has run the following campaigns: 'Soy Mujer, salvadoreña y defiendo mis derechos' (I am a woman, a Salvadoran woman, and I am defending my rights); 'La trata de mujeres es un delito, levantemos nuestra voz, no te dejes engañar' (Trafficking in women is a crime, let’s speak out, don’t let yourself be taken in); 'Por nuestros derechos civiles y políticos ¡Yo decido!' (Because we have civil and political rights, I can decide!); 'Un voto por las mujeres es un voto por la Igualdad' (A vote for women is a...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"As part of its communications strategy for the promotion of women’s human rights, the Salvadoran Institute for the Advancement of Women has run the following campaigns: 'Soy Mujer, salvadoreña y defiendo mis derechos' (I am a woman, a Salvadoran woman, and I am defending my rights); 'La trata de mujeres es un delito, levantemos nuestra voz, no te dejes engañar' (Trafficking in women is a crime, let’s speak out, don’t let yourself be taken in); 'Por nuestros derechos civiles y políticos ¡Yo decido!' (Because we have civil and political rights, I can decide!); 'Un voto por las mujeres es un voto por la Igualdad' (A vote for women is a...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
" Organizations of women human rights defenders have identified and drawn attention to a number of situations they face, including: (i) unfavourable and risky conditions that women face in defending the human rights of other women throughout all stages of life as a result of the various aggressions and violations of their rights when carrying out their work in their communities, municipalities and at the national level; (ii) shortcomings in the promotion, protection and guarantee of the rights of women defenders due to the scarcity or non-existence of legal mechanisms and recognition of those who defend the rights of women in particular; and (iii) situations of violence, discrimination and smear...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
" Organizations of women human rights defenders have identified and drawn attention to a number of situations they face, including: (i) unfavourable and risky conditions that women face in defending the human rights of other women throughout all stages of life as a result of the various aggressions and violations of their rights when carrying out their work in their communities, municipalities and at the national level; (ii) shortcomings in the promotion, protection and guarantee of the rights of women defenders due to the scarcity or non-existence of legal mechanisms and recognition of those who defend the rights of women in particular; and (iii) situations of violence, discrimination and smear...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Labour Code (art. 309 (1)), by means of Legislative Decree No. 143, and amendment of the Act on Rest Days, Vacations and Leave for Public Sector Employees (art. 5 (2) and art. 9 (1)), through Legislative Decree No. 174, concerning postnatal leave, to grant 16 weeks’ maternity leave and thus provide protection for pregnant workers in addition to the allowances available to facilitate breastfeeding" (2-3).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Labour Code (art. 309 (1)), by means of Legislative Decree No. 143, and amendment of the Act on Rest Days, Vacations and Leave for Public Sector Employees (art. 5 (2) and art. 9 (1)), through Legislative Decree No. 174, concerning postnatal leave, to grant 16 weeks’ maternity leave and thus provide protection for pregnant workers in addition to the allowances available to facilitate breastfeeding" (2-3).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: SMES-DATA-3
"Of the 717,069 households in rural areas, 32.1 per cent are headed by women and 67.9 per cent by men" (24).
Variables: SMES-DATA-3
"Of the 717,069 households in rural areas, 32.1 per cent are headed by women and 67.9 per cent by men" (24).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: SMES-DATA-1
"Of the 234,123 female-headed households in rural areas, 21.3 per cent are in poverty; of these, 3.8 per cent are in extreme poverty, while the other 17.5 per cent are in relative poverty" (24).
Variables: SMES-DATA-1
"Of the 234,123 female-headed households in rural areas, 21.3 per cent are in poverty; of these, 3.8 per cent are in extreme poverty, while the other 17.5 per cent are in relative poverty" (24).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"As required under the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons, the National Council against Trafficking in Persons has drawn up the following instruments: (a) implementing regulations for the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons; (b) a general protocol for the management of shelters for victims of human trafficking; and (c) an update of the National Policy against Trafficking in Persons and the related action plan. The Specialized Units against Trafficking in Persons and Related Crimes that are required by law in prosecution services and police central offices have been reinforced. The Specialized Unit against Trafficking in Persons and People Smuggling forms part of the General Directorate for Migration and Foreign...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"As required under the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons, the National Council against Trafficking in Persons has drawn up the following instruments: (a) implementing regulations for the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons; (b) a general protocol for the management of shelters for victims of human trafficking; and (c) an update of the National Policy against Trafficking in Persons and the related action plan. The Specialized Units against Trafficking in Persons and Related Crimes that are required by law in prosecution services and police central offices have been reinforced. The Specialized Unit against Trafficking in Persons and People Smuggling forms part of the General Directorate for Migration and Foreign...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"As required under the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons, the National Council against Trafficking in Persons has drawn up the following instruments: (a) implementing regulations for the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons; (b) a general protocol for the management of shelters for victims of human trafficking; and (c) an update of the National Policy against Trafficking in Persons and the related action plan" (11). "A total of 20 local victim support offices have been established by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security with a remit to support victims of crimes against human dignity, giving priority to trafficking in persons in its various forms" (11). "As a member...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"As required under the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons, the National Council against Trafficking in Persons has drawn up the following instruments: (a) implementing regulations for the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons; (b) a general protocol for the management of shelters for victims of human trafficking; and (c) an update of the National Policy against Trafficking in Persons and the related action plan" (11). "A total of 20 local victim support offices have been established by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security with a remit to support victims of crimes against human dignity, giving priority to trafficking in persons in its various forms" (11). "As a member...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[U]nder the Special Act, the State undertakes to cooperate with the migration authorities of other countries by exchanging information, in accordance with its competencies, related to offences of trafficking in persons, especially women and children. In addition, the Act mandates the Salvadoran Institute for the Advancement of Women to take action to assist migrant women in vulnerable situations and to provide training on gender issues for the migration authorities" (4). "The National Council against Trafficking in Persons has run training days covering the provisions of the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons for students, members of local violence prevention committees, community leaders, labour inspectors, police officers, prosecutors, forensic doctors, judges,...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[U]nder the Special Act, the State undertakes to cooperate with the migration authorities of other countries by exchanging information, in accordance with its competencies, related to offences of trafficking in persons, especially women and children. In addition, the Act mandates the Salvadoran Institute for the Advancement of Women to take action to assist migrant women in vulnerable situations and to provide training on gender issues for the migration authorities" (4). "The National Council against Trafficking in Persons has run training days covering the provisions of the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons for students, members of local violence prevention committees, community leaders, labour inspectors, police officers, prosecutors, forensic doctors, judges,...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Public Prosecution Service reports that 6,868 cases involving acts of violence against women were brought before the ordinary courts between June 2019 and July 2020; of these, 43 per cent involved physical violence, 30 per cent were offences against the sexual freedom of women and 26 per cent were offences regulated by the Special Comprehensive Act on a Violence-Free Life for Women (not including femicide)" (27).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Public Prosecution Service reports that 6,868 cases involving acts of violence against women were brought before the ordinary courts between June 2019 and July 2020; of these, 43 per cent involved physical violence, 30 per cent were offences against the sexual freedom of women and 26 per cent were offences regulated by the Special Comprehensive Act on a Violence-Free Life for Women (not including femicide)" (27).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: WAM-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment to article 31 (a) of the Consumer Protection Act, concerning unlawful advertising that conveys sexist and stereotyped messages, in order to strengthen protection for women’s right to a violence-free life" (3). "It also engaged in advocacy and oversight activities aimed at State-run and private media, having established, in 2017, an observatory for equality in the media that monitors the manner in which women are portrayed in public and private media. In addition, since 2016, it has been providing training for the technical staff of the observatories of the Directorate of Public Entertainment, Radio and Television and the Consumer Ombudsman’s Office" (10).
Variables: WAM-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment to article 31 (a) of the Consumer Protection Act, concerning unlawful advertising that conveys sexist and stereotyped messages, in order to strengthen protection for women’s right to a violence-free life" (3). "It also engaged in advocacy and oversight activities aimed at State-run and private media, having established, in 2017, an observatory for equality in the media that monitors the manner in which women are portrayed in public and private media. In addition, since 2016, it has been providing training for the technical staff of the observatories of the Directorate of Public Entertainment, Radio and Television and the Consumer Ombudsman’s Office" (10).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: PRN-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment to article 51 of the Special Comprehensive Act on a Violence-Free Life for Women, through Legislative Decree No. 321, on the offence of distributing pornography, to ensure that women are able to enjoy a violence-free life" (2, 4). "The legal framework for the protection of the rights of children has been strengthened to reinforce protection for the right to a violence-free life, as follows: Amendments to the Comprehensive Child Protection Act, by means of Legislative Decree No. 479, adding a second subparagraph to article 33 that provides for the creation of Internet filters to prevent access to pornographic content that could damage children’s mental health" (5).more
Variables: PRN-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment to article 51 of the Special Comprehensive Act on a Violence-Free Life for Women, through Legislative Decree No. 321, on the offence of distributing pornography, to ensure that women are able to enjoy a violence-free life" (2, 4). "The legal framework for the protection of the rights of children has been strengthened to reinforce protection for the right to a violence-free life, as follows: Amendments to the Comprehensive Child Protection Act, by means of Legislative Decree No. 479, adding a second subparagraph to article 33 that provides for the creation of Internet filters to prevent access to pornographic content that could damage children’s mental health" (5).more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: PRN-PRACTICE-1
"The legal framework for the protection of the rights of children has been strengthened to reinforce protection for the right to a violence-free life, as follows: Amendments to the Comprehensive Child Protection Act, by means of Legislative Decree No. 479, adding a second subparagraph to article 33 that provides for the creation of Internet filters to prevent access to pornographic content that could damage children’s mental health" (5).
Variables: PRN-PRACTICE-1
"The legal framework for the protection of the rights of children has been strengthened to reinforce protection for the right to a violence-free life, as follows: Amendments to the Comprehensive Child Protection Act, by means of Legislative Decree No. 479, adding a second subparagraph to article 33 that provides for the creation of Internet filters to prevent access to pornographic content that could damage children’s mental health" (5).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Ministry of Economic Affairs: works in coordination with women’s and feminist organizations (ORMUSA, the Feminist Women’s Organization, and ASMUJERES, the Women’s Association) in implementing the gender training and awareness-raising plan for its staff and user base (members of cooperatives and the business sector). Ministry of Foreign Affairs: works in coordination with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in efforts to prevent violence against women carried out under the National Action Plan for Indigenous Peoples with a gender perspective and the National Action Plan for the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325, among others. Ministry of Health: coordinates with the Movement for a Secular Culture, the National Health Forum (a forum for coordination...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Ministry of Economic Affairs: works in coordination with women’s and feminist organizations (ORMUSA, the Feminist Women’s Organization, and ASMUJERES, the Women’s Association) in implementing the gender training and awareness-raising plan for its staff and user base (members of cooperatives and the business sector). Ministry of Foreign Affairs: works in coordination with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in efforts to prevent violence against women carried out under the National Action Plan for Indigenous Peoples with a gender perspective and the National Action Plan for the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325, among others. Ministry of Health: coordinates with the Movement for a Secular Culture, the National Health Forum (a forum for coordination...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"It also engaged in advocacy and oversight activities aimed at State-run and private media, having established, in 2017, an observatory for equality in the media that monitors the manner in which women are portrayed in public and private media. In addition, since 2016, it has been providing training for the technical staff of the observatories of the Directorate of Public Entertainment, Radio and Television and the Consumer Ombudsman’s Office. Working with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Salvadoran Institute for the Advancement of Women has entered into dialogue with media chiefs and journalists to inform them about gender indicators. Training in communication for equality has been...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"It also engaged in advocacy and oversight activities aimed at State-run and private media, having established, in 2017, an observatory for equality in the media that monitors the manner in which women are portrayed in public and private media. In addition, since 2016, it has been providing training for the technical staff of the observatories of the Directorate of Public Entertainment, Radio and Television and the Consumer Ombudsman’s Office. Working with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Salvadoran Institute for the Advancement of Women has entered into dialogue with media chiefs and journalists to inform them about gender indicators. Training in communication for equality has been...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"The Women’s Banking Programme of the National Development Bank of El Salvador promotes the economic autonomy and financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs, providing them with lines of credit, loan guarantees and opportunities for capacity-building through training and technical assistance. The Women’s Fund Programme provides support to women who wish to expand their businesses. It is aimed at users of the economic autonomy module of the Usulután and Morazán branches of the Women’s City Programme, including dynamic businesswomen or entrepreneurs who do not have the necessary support to apply for a loan and women living in poverty or in a socially vulnerable situation" (22). "As of 2018, 44.0 per cent of...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"The Women’s Banking Programme of the National Development Bank of El Salvador promotes the economic autonomy and financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs, providing them with lines of credit, loan guarantees and opportunities for capacity-building through training and technical assistance. The Women’s Fund Programme provides support to women who wish to expand their businesses. It is aimed at users of the economic autonomy module of the Usulután and Morazán branches of the Women’s City Programme, including dynamic businesswomen or entrepreneurs who do not have the necessary support to apply for a loan and women living in poverty or in a socially vulnerable situation" (22). "As of 2018, 44.0 per cent of...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: LR-DATA-1
"One of the programmes run by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is the National Literacy, Inclusive Education and Flexible and Distance Learning Programme, which has achieved a 23 per cent reduction in illiteracy among women and girls aged 10 and older. According to data from the 2019 multipurpose household survey, in recent years, there has been a sustained decrease in illiteracy, which fell from 14.0 per cent nationwide in 2009 to 10.0 per cent in 2019. Between 2009 and 2019, the illiteracy rate among women fell from 16.0 per cent to 11.7 per cent, while among men it fell from 11.6 per cent to 8.1 per cent. At...more
Variables: LR-DATA-1
"One of the programmes run by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is the National Literacy, Inclusive Education and Flexible and Distance Learning Programme, which has achieved a 23 per cent reduction in illiteracy among women and girls aged 10 and older. According to data from the 2019 multipurpose household survey, in recent years, there has been a sustained decrease in illiteracy, which fell from 14.0 per cent nationwide in 2009 to 10.0 per cent in 2019. Between 2009 and 2019, the illiteracy rate among women fell from 16.0 per cent to 11.7 per cent, while among men it fell from 11.6 per cent to 8.1 per cent. At...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"The Public Prosecution Service reports that 6,868 cases involving acts of violence against women were brought before the ordinary courts between June 2019 and July 2020; of these… 30 per cent were offences against the sexual freedom of women" (27).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"The Public Prosecution Service reports that 6,868 cases involving acts of violence against women were brought before the ordinary courts between June 2019 and July 2020; of these… 30 per cent were offences against the sexual freedom of women" (27).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Important examples include: Introduction of measures to prevent offences against the sexual freedom of children by means of legislative amendments establishing that offences violating the sexual freedom of minors may not be time-barred (Criminal Code, art. 99; Code of Criminal Procedure, art. 32)" (2). "The legal framework for the protection of the rights of children has been strengthened to reinforce protection for the right to a violence-free life, as follows... Amendment of the Criminal Code (arts. 160 and 161), by means of Legislative Decree No. 480, which defines indecent touching as a serious criminal offence rather than a minor offence, thereby confirming that touching of this kind is considered to...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Important examples include: Introduction of measures to prevent offences against the sexual freedom of children by means of legislative amendments establishing that offences violating the sexual freedom of minors may not be time-barred (Criminal Code, art. 99; Code of Criminal Procedure, art. 32)" (2). "The legal framework for the protection of the rights of children has been strengthened to reinforce protection for the right to a violence-free life, as follows... Amendment of the Criminal Code (arts. 160 and 161), by means of Legislative Decree No. 480, which defines indecent touching as a serious criminal offence rather than a minor offence, thereby confirming that touching of this kind is considered to...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Forty-one institutions from the three branches of government have reported on the implementation of actions to prevent femicide and sexual violence and have implemented 346 campaigns to prevent violence against women, educating and raising awareness among more than 4,030,806 people" (33-34).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Forty-one institutions from the three branches of government have reported on the implementation of actions to prevent femicide and sexual violence and have implemented 346 campaigns to prevent violence against women, educating and raising awareness among more than 4,030,806 people" (33-34).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: MISA-PRACTICE-1
"The legal framework for the protection of the rights of children has been strengthened to reinforce protection for the right to a violence-free life, as follows… Entry into force of the Mental Health Act, article 5 of which introduces an obligation for the State, through the Comprehensive Child Protection System, working in close coordination with the Ministry of Health, to coordinate the work of agencies involved in providing care and support for children and adolescents, giving priority to those who are especially vulnerable, in order to guarantee the right to protection of mental health" (5).
Variables: MISA-PRACTICE-1
"The legal framework for the protection of the rights of children has been strengthened to reinforce protection for the right to a violence-free life, as follows… Entry into force of the Mental Health Act, article 5 of which introduces an obligation for the State, through the Comprehensive Child Protection System, working in close coordination with the Ministry of Health, to coordinate the work of agencies involved in providing care and support for children and adolescents, giving priority to those who are especially vulnerable, in order to guarantee the right to protection of mental health" (5).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"The maternal mortality rate has decreased from 42.3 per 100,000 live births in 2015 to 24.3 per 100,000 in 2019, one of the lowest rates in Latin America" (20).
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"The maternal mortality rate has decreased from 42.3 per 100,000 live births in 2015 to 24.3 per 100,000 in 2019, one of the lowest rates in Latin America" (20).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"In 2017, the Ministry of Health revised the guidelines for monitoring extreme maternal mortality and morbidity. The revised guidelines are yet to be officially adopted. The Ministry also conducted investigations into every maternal death that occurred in 2017 and organized training for 100 health-care providers on reproductive risk and high reproductive risk. The above-mentioned reduction in the maternal mortality rate is also related to various other factors, including the provision of free health-care services; an increase in the number of local health facilities; the breaking down of technological and scientific barriers, which has led to an increase in prenatal and postnatal health-care coverage; the fact that 99 per cent of...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"In 2017, the Ministry of Health revised the guidelines for monitoring extreme maternal mortality and morbidity. The revised guidelines are yet to be officially adopted. The Ministry also conducted investigations into every maternal death that occurred in 2017 and organized training for 100 health-care providers on reproductive risk and high reproductive risk. The above-mentioned reduction in the maternal mortality rate is also related to various other factors, including the provision of free health-care services; an increase in the number of local health facilities; the breaking down of technological and scientific barriers, which has led to an increase in prenatal and postnatal health-care coverage; the fact that 99 per cent of...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"The Public Prosecution Service reports that 6,868 cases involving acts of violence against women were brought before the ordinary courts between June 2019 and July 2020... It also reports that there were 94 prosecutions for cases of femicide and attempted femicide, which corresponds to 1 per cent of the total" (27). "[There has been a] rise in the number of femicides" (33).
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"The Public Prosecution Service reports that 6,868 cases involving acts of violence against women were brought before the ordinary courts between June 2019 and July 2020... It also reports that there were 94 prosecutions for cases of femicide and attempted femicide, which corresponds to 1 per cent of the total" (27). "[There has been a] rise in the number of femicides" (33).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"At least five of the institutions that are represented on the Specialized Expert Commission report that they are coordinating their work with 19 civil society organizations involved in the promotion and protection of the right to a violence-free life in different thematic areas" (7). "The evaluation was participatory in nature and was carried out in consultation with the public institutions that make up the National System for Substantive Equality and are responsible for the Plan’s implementation, the staff of the Salvadoran Institute for the Advancement of Women, women’s organizations, human rights defenders, vulnerable populations such as indigenous, rural and peasant women, and other civil society organizations" (8). "The Salvadoran Institute...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"At least five of the institutions that are represented on the Specialized Expert Commission report that they are coordinating their work with 19 civil society organizations involved in the promotion and protection of the right to a violence-free life in different thematic areas" (7). "The evaluation was participatory in nature and was carried out in consultation with the public institutions that make up the National System for Substantive Equality and are responsible for the Plan’s implementation, the staff of the Salvadoran Institute for the Advancement of Women, women’s organizations, human rights defenders, vulnerable populations such as indigenous, rural and peasant women, and other civil society organizations" (8). "The Salvadoran Institute...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-4
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Police Service Act, through Legislative Decree No. 394, to grant up to 16 weeks’ paid leave after the birth of a child for all female police officers who become mothers (art. 103 (1)) in order to protect pregnant workers and benefit newborns" (2-3).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-4
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Police Service Act, through Legislative Decree No. 394, to grant up to 16 weeks’ paid leave after the birth of a child for all female police officers who become mothers (art. 103 (1)) in order to protect pregnant workers and benefit newborns" (2-3).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The government and civil society institutions that make up the Committee have carried out the following actions in implementation of the Committee’s mandate… The creation of the network of women human rights defenders working in the police force, which aims to guarantee and support the care processes for women working in the institution, including students from the National Public Security Academy who are doing internships in the police" (29-30).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The government and civil society institutions that make up the Committee have carried out the following actions in implementation of the Committee’s mandate… The creation of the network of women human rights defenders working in the police force, which aims to guarantee and support the care processes for women working in the institution, including students from the National Public Security Academy who are doing internships in the police" (29-30).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Labour Code (art. 309 (1)), by means of Legislative Decree No. 143, and amendment of the Act on Rest Days, Vacations and Leave for Public Sector Employees (art. 5 (2) and art. 9 (1)), through Legislative Decree No. 174, concerning postnatal leave, to grant 16 weeks’ maternity leave and thus provide protection for pregnant workers in addition to the allowances available to facilitate breastfeeding. Amendment of the Police Service Act, through Legislative Decree No. 394, to grant up to 16 weeks’ paid leave after the birth of a child for all female police officers who become mothers (art. 103 (1)) in order to protect...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Labour Code (art. 309 (1)), by means of Legislative Decree No. 143, and amendment of the Act on Rest Days, Vacations and Leave for Public Sector Employees (art. 5 (2) and art. 9 (1)), through Legislative Decree No. 174, concerning postnatal leave, to grant 16 weeks’ maternity leave and thus provide protection for pregnant workers in addition to the allowances available to facilitate breastfeeding. Amendment of the Police Service Act, through Legislative Decree No. 394, to grant up to 16 weeks’ paid leave after the birth of a child for all female police officers who become mothers (art. 103 (1)) in order to protect...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: GIC-LAW-3
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Labour Code (art. 309 (1)), by means of Legislative Decree No. 143, and amendment of the Act on Rest Days, Vacations and Leave for Public Sector Employees (art. 5 (2) and art. 9 (1)), through Legislative Decree No. 174, concerning postnatal leave, to grant 16 weeks’ maternity leave and thus provide protection for pregnant workers in addition to the allowances available to facilitate breastfeeding. Amendment of the Police Service Act, through Legislative Decree No. 394, to grant up to 16 weeks’ paid leave after the birth of a child for all female police officers who become mothers (art. 103 (1)) in order to protect...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-3
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Labour Code (art. 309 (1)), by means of Legislative Decree No. 143, and amendment of the Act on Rest Days, Vacations and Leave for Public Sector Employees (art. 5 (2) and art. 9 (1)), through Legislative Decree No. 174, concerning postnatal leave, to grant 16 weeks’ maternity leave and thus provide protection for pregnant workers in addition to the allowances available to facilitate breastfeeding. Amendment of the Police Service Act, through Legislative Decree No. 394, to grant up to 16 weeks’ paid leave after the birth of a child for all female police officers who become mothers (art. 103 (1)) in order to protect...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: GP-DATA-1
"The representation of women in decision-making positions in the executive branch increased from 15.4 per cent (two female ministers) during the 2009–2014 presidential term to 35.7 per cent (five female ministers) in the 2014–2019 presidential term and 43.8 per cent (seven female ministers) in the 2019–2024 presidential term" (14). "There was no change in women’s representation in municipal councils in 2021 relative to 2018. In 2021, 29 of the total number of mayors’ offices in the country are headed by women, representing 11.1 per cent of the total" (14).
Variables: GP-DATA-1
"The representation of women in decision-making positions in the executive branch increased from 15.4 per cent (two female ministers) during the 2009–2014 presidential term to 35.7 per cent (five female ministers) in the 2014–2019 presidential term and 43.8 per cent (seven female ministers) in the 2019–2024 presidential term" (14). "There was no change in women’s representation in municipal councils in 2021 relative to 2018. In 2021, 29 of the total number of mayors’ offices in the country are headed by women, representing 11.1 per cent of the total" (14).