Child abuse is a reality. Cases of child abuse in homes and schools are more often than we would want.
It’s necessary to know the reality to be able to change it

• In Ecuador, violence is one ot the ten leading causes of death in children and adolescents.
• “In Ecuador 39.9% of children between 6 and 17 years old have been physically abused by their parents as the first correctional option”, according to the poll by UNICEF “My opinion counts”.
• 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys are sexually abused before they reach the age of 18.  In 93% of the cases, the abuser is a relative or someone close to the family, according to INEC.
• Together as a society, companies and individuals, we have the obligation to stop child abuse and sexual abuse.

¿What is child abuse?

• It is a form of violence with the intention of immediately harming children through action or failing to act (WHO 2003).
• It’s a hidden reality that does not discriminate between social classes, economic situation, ethnic background, or gender.
• Child abuse generates great pain and suffering for the individual and for society.

¿What is sexual abuse?

• When an adult uses force, psychological manipulation, seduction or threats to involve a child in any type of sexual activity.
• 90% of sexual abusers are relatives or someone close to the family.