United Nations Population Fund

Ecuador Humanitarian Emergency

A woman and her young daughter in their home.
UNFPA America Latina y Caribe

Ecuador is both a transit and destination country for refugees and migrants from Venezuela. On their journey, refugees and migrants face increased risks of sexual violence and exploitation, human trafficking and smuggling. In Ecuador, access to livelihood opportunities presents a major concern, compounded by difficulties in accessing information as well as basic services such as healthcare and education. Incidents of discrimination and xenophobia against refugees are another growing concern. UNFPA focuses on improving access to sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning services and information, as well gender-based violence prevention and response, in partnership with Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health. Strengthening existing local and national capacities constitutes an important priority. The response strategy is designed to address the needs of both Venezuelan refugees and migrants as well as their host communities.

Country Population: 16.1 mil

Humanitarian needs

Total people in need
468,000
Women of reproductive age
121,680
Pregnant women
12,168
Young people
44,132
Last updated on - 14 July 2020
UNFPA/David Lasso

Humanitarian funding

Resources in $

Key results2019

  • People Reached
    Total women reached with all types of SRH services
    41,000
    People reached with Dignity Kits
    5,201
    Total people reached with Adolescent SRH
    11,530
    Total people reached with all types of GBV services
    4,130
    Affected population reached with Family Planning services
    27,540
  • Services delivered
    Functional health facilities supported by UNFPA that provide Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC)
    5
    Number of safe spaces
    2
    Health facilities that incorporate one-stop centers for GBV survivors, supported by UNFPA
    5
  • Capacity strengthening
    Youth facilitators and volunteers trained on sexual and reproductive health
    55
    Personnel trained on Minimum Initial Package (MISP)
    610
    Personnel trained on clinical management of rape
    54

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Disclaimer
  • Results data are reported and updated as they become available.
  • - Targets and UNFPA's populations of concern, including women of reproductive age and pregnant women, are estimated using the MISP calculator.
  • - Funding estimates are based on country planning processes, including inter-agency humanitarian response plans and regional refugee and resilience plans.