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| Region | Ecuador |
| Issue | LGBT housing discrimination |
| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | 2008 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Article 11(2) of the Constitution of Ecuador (2008) prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. |
| Sources | https://www.defensa.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2021/02/Constitucion-de-la-Republica-del-Ecuador_act_ene-2021.pdf https://database.ilga.org/ecuador-lgbti |
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| Value | No protections | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | (unknown) | 2008 |
| Description | While discriminating against another person based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal in the constitution in Ecuador, there are no explicit protections for housing discrimination. | Article 11(2) of the Constitution of Ecuador (2008) prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. |
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| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/ecuador-lgbti | https://www.defensa.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2021/02/Constitucion-de-la-Republica-del-Ecuador_act_ene-2021.pdf https://database.ilga.org/ecuador-lgbti |
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edited by Unknownmiles. No explicit protections
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| Value | Sexual orientation and gender identity | No protections |
| Start Date | Jun 1, 2018 | (unknown) |
| Description | In 1998, Ecuador became the first country in the Americas (and only the third worldwide after South Africa and Fiji) to include sexual orientation as a protected category in its Constitution. An unofficial English language translation of Article 11(2) states: All persons are equal and shall enjoy the same rights, duties and opportunities. No one shall be discriminated against for reasons of ethnic belonging, place of birth, age, sex, gender identity, cultural identity, civil status, language, religion, ideology, political affiliation, legal record, socio-economic condition, migratory status, sexual orientation, health status, HIV carrier, disability, physical difference or any other distinguishing feature, whether personal or collective, temporary or permanent, which might be aimed at or result in the diminishment or annulment of recognition, enjoyment or exercise of rights. All forms of discrimination are punishable by law. The State shall adopt affirmative action measures that promote real equality for the benefit of the rights-bearers who are in a situation of inequality. In 2015, a labor law reform made it illegal for employers to discriminate against people due to their sexual orientation. In June 2018, the Justice Ministry approved a new policy concerning the rights of LGBT people. The policy aims to guarantee and strengthen their rights in relation to health, education, work, security, social protection and justice. | While discriminating against another person based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal in the constitution in Ecuador, there are no explicit protections for housing discrimination. |
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| Value | No protections | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Description | Currently no protections. | In 1998, Ecuador became the first country in the Americas (and only the third worldwide after South Africa and Fiji) to include sexual orientation as a protected category in its Constitution. An unofficial English language translation of Article 11(2) states: All persons are equal and shall enjoy the same rights, duties and opportunities. No one shall be discriminated against for reasons of ethnic belonging, place of birth, age, sex, gender identity, cultural identity, civil status, language, religion, ideology, political affiliation, legal record, socio-economic condition, migratory status, sexual orientation, health status, HIV carrier, disability, physical difference or any other distinguishing feature, whether personal or collective, temporary or permanent, which might be aimed at or result in the diminishment or annulment of recognition, enjoyment or exercise of rights. All forms of discrimination are punishable by law. The State shall adopt affirmative action measures that promote real equality for the benefit of the rights-bearers who are in a situation of inequality. In 2015, a labor law reform made it illegal for employers to discriminate against people due to their sexual orientation. In June 2018, the Justice Ministry approved a new policy concerning the rights of LGBT people. The policy aims to guarantee and strengthen their rights in relation to health, education, work, security, social protection and justice. |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Reverting to revision #38788: there are no protections under housing.
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| Value | Sexual orientation only | No protections |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1998 | (unknown) |
| Description | In 1998, Ecuador became the first country in Americas to include sexual orientation as a protected category in its Constitution. | Currently no protections. |
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| Value | No protections | Sexual orientation only |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Jan 1, 1998 |
| Description | Currently no protections. | In 1998, Ecuador became the first country in Americas to include sexual orientation as a protected category in its Constitution. |
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| Value | Sexual orientation only | No protections |
| Description | In 1998, Ecuador became the first country in the Americas (and only the third worldwide after South Africa and Fiji) to include sexual orientation as a protected category in its Constitution. An unofficial English language translation of Article 11(2) states: All persons are equal and shall enjoy the same rights, duties and opportunities. No one shall be discriminated against for reasons of ethnic belonging, place of birth, age, sex, gender identity, cultural identity, civil status, language, religion, ideology, political affiliation, legal record, socio-economic condition, migratory status, sexual orientation, health status, HIV carrier, disability, physical difference or any other distinguishing feature, whether personal or collective, temporary or permanent, which might be aimed at or result in the diminishment or annulment of recognition, enjoyment or exercise of rights. All forms of discrimination are punishable by law. The State shall adopt affirmative action measures that promote real equality for the benefit of the rights-bearers who are in a situation of inequality. In 2015, a labor law reform made it illegal for employers to discriminate against people due to their sexual orientation. In June 2018, the Justice Ministry approved a new policy concerning the rights of LGBT people. The policy aims to guarantee and strengthen their rights in relation to health, education, work, security, social protection and justice. | Currently no protections. |
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edited by elina_khemja. modification of an error, it's illegal for sexual minorities
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| Value | No protections | Sexual orientation only |
| Description | Currently no protections. | In 1998, Ecuador became the first country in the Americas (and only the third worldwide after South Africa and Fiji) to include sexual orientation as a protected category in its Constitution. An unofficial English language translation of Article 11(2) states: All persons are equal and shall enjoy the same rights, duties and opportunities. No one shall be discriminated against for reasons of ethnic belonging, place of birth, age, sex, gender identity, cultural identity, civil status, language, religion, ideology, political affiliation, legal record, socio-economic condition, migratory status, sexual orientation, health status, HIV carrier, disability, physical difference or any other distinguishing feature, whether personal or collective, temporary or permanent, which might be aimed at or result in the diminishment or annulment of recognition, enjoyment or exercise of rights. All forms of discrimination are punishable by law. The State shall adopt affirmative action measures that promote real equality for the benefit of the rights-bearers who are in a situation of inequality. In 2015, a labor law reform made it illegal for employers to discriminate against people due to their sexual orientation. In June 2018, the Justice Ministry approved a new policy concerning the rights of LGBT people. The policy aims to guarantee and strengthen their rights in relation to health, education, work, security, social protection and justice. |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing mistakes Ausyks made
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| Value | Sexual orientation and gender identity | No protections |
| Start Date | Jun 5, 1998 | (unknown) |
| Description | Under article 11.2 | Currently no protections. |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/ecuador-lgbti |
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| Start Date | Apr 20, 2015 | Jun 5, 1998 |
| Description | No | Under article 11.2 |
| Sources | No |
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| Value | Sexual orientation only | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
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| Value | Sexual orientation and gender identity | Sexual orientation only |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Apr 20, 2015 |
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| Value | No protections | Sexual orientation and gender identity |