Eradication of gender violence through community intervention in Ecuador

Abstract

The study presented aims to evaluate the proposals for actions, plans and programs that have been developed in Ecuador, in order to eradicate gender-based violence against women, a phenomenon that has been affecting women for centuries. and that despite international commitments and the abundant legislation in force, it has not been possible to reduce, much less eliminate, from the different contexts in which it manifests itself; on the contrary, it is evident that the situation of gender violence has generated more violence that has transcended different spheres. Attention is drawn to the need for all institutions, both public and private, and citizens in general, to get involved in this task, which will benefit the whole of society. To achieve the proposed objectives, theoretical methods were used, focused on the exegetical, historical, doctrinal study, and documentary techniques by virtue of which magazines, books, reports, plans and programs were consulted. As results, the need for the empowerment of women is affirmed, through community intervention, meetings between women and men based on well-conceived educational and preventive programs, strengthening the culture of legality, reaching the awareness of men, among others.