Index
In the case of Ecuador, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 16 index points, from 57 in 1995 to 73 in 2024.
Ecuador
Compared globally, Ecuador’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2017-2020, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Ecuador is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its recurrent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of ground movement in 2016 (affecting 2% of the population) and volcanic ash fall in 2006.
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