Guatemala
Region: Americas / Population: 18,125M / Female Population: 9,136M
Gender Inequality Index Rank
Global Gender Gap Index Rank
Lifetime Physical and/or Sexual Intimate Partner Violence
Physical and/or Sexual Intimate Partner Violence in the last 12 months
Lifetime Non-Partner Sexual Violence
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Laws & Policies
Constitutional Provisions on Violence against Women and Girls (VAW/G)
NO
The Constitution does not include provisions on violence against women and girls. However, it enshrines guarantees of gender equality and human dignity.
Stand-alone EVAW/G Law
YES
Decree 22-2008, Law against femicide and other forms of violence against women.
Law against sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking in persons.
National Action Plan on VAW/G (latest one that is currently into force)
YES
Guatemala’s National Plan for the Eradication of Violence against Women (PLANOVI 2020-2029).
Experiencing Violence?
