The present report examines the situation of human rights in Ecuador with a focus on the persistence of contemporary forms of slavery. The report presents the legal framework pertaining to the prohibition and eradication of contemporary forms of slavery at the international, inter-American and national levels, underscoring some gaps in the implementation of existing laws, and noting policies which should benefit from a human rights approach. The Special Rapporteur presents major challenges, highlights good practices of cooperation among stakeholders and makes recommendations. Major challenges addressed in the report include the implementation and knowledge gap, child exploitation for economic purposes, the situation of migrants asylum-seekers and refugees, worst forms of child labour, domestic servitude and labour exploitation in slavery-like situations.
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