Gender-Based Violence Country Profile
El Salvador has a long history of political and social challenges, including a 12-year civil war that ended in 1992. The country has struggled with high levels of crime, poverty, and inequality, which have hindered its economic and social development. The service sector is an important component in El Salvador’s economy. El Salvador has made progress in recent years in addressing some of its social and economic challenges. For instance, the country has implemented a number of social programs aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, such as the conditional cash transfer programs. Early pregnancy and child marriage are significant factors that can contribute to school dropouts as young girls are expected to take on domestic responsibilities and resources, social tolerance, and the capacity of state institutions and civil society organizations.
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| Format: | Working Paper biblioteca |
| Language: | English English |
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Washington, DC
2023-06-01
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| Subjects: | PREVALENCE OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, COVID-19 IMPACT, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV), SOCIAL NORMS, GENDER NORMS, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS (VAWG), DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, |
| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099071723163022955/P1769790f4e16503a0b6cf0e2bc8f85bf2e https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/40126 |
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| Summary: | El Salvador has a long history of
political and social challenges, including a 12-year civil
war that ended in 1992. The country has struggled with high
levels of crime, poverty, and inequality, which have
hindered its economic and social development. The service
sector is an important component in El Salvador’s economy.
El Salvador has made progress in recent years in addressing
some of its social and economic challenges. For instance,
the country has implemented a number of social programs
aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, such as the
conditional cash transfer programs. Early pregnancy and
child marriage are significant factors that can contribute
to school dropouts as young girls are expected to take on
domestic responsibilities and resources, social tolerance,
and the capacity of state institutions and civil society organizations. |
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