6,438 school-related sexual violence cases reported in Ecuador over a decade, with many unreported and underprosecuted.

Ecuador faces slow progress in tackling school-related sexual violence, with 6,438 cases reported over the past decade affecting 7,303 children. Despite government commitments and measures, sexual violence remains endemic in Ecuador's schools, with many cases going unreported and judicial institutions not adequately investigating or prosecuting offenses. The Human Rights Watch report highlights significant gaps in the government's response to prevent and tackle abuse in the education system.