Domestic workers in Ecuador band together to demand change

By CARE Staff March 8, 2018

Sexual abuse, harassment, and rape are daily occurrences for many of the 300,000 domestic workers in Ecuador. Without legal protection, victims remain silent and the violence continues. You can help change that.

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#ThisIsNotWorking Ecuador Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

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