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ACDemocracia

Quito, Ecuador

Gender equalityHuman rightsDemocracy & Civil society
NGOFounded 2005National reach
Profile last updated: April 30, 2026

About

Founded in 2005, ACDemocracia is a non-governmental organisation based in Quito, Ecuador working on gender equality, human rights, democracy & civil society.

ACDemocracia is a non-governmental organisation legally constituted in 2005 in Ecuador. It works to strengthen organisations of women, youth, indigenous peoples and other social groups so they can fully exercise their rights. Its work includes advocacy with state authorities, drafting reports for United Nations human rights committees, participatory policy and legal reform proposals on gender equality, citizen training, and citizen oversight of rights. It also runs regional and global networking and coordinates with national coalitions and international partners.

Location

Quito, Ecuador

Founded

2005

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

ACDemocracia

Focus areas

gender equalitywomen's rightsviolence against womenyouthindigenous rightscitizen participationadvocacy

Languages

ES

Causes & programmes

Causes

Gender equalityHuman rightsDemocracy & Civil society

Works for

Women & GirlsYouthIndigenous peoples

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningCapacity buildingAwareness & education

Programmes

En la Mira: acciones para el acceso a la justicia de las mujeres

Justice & Legal aid · Ecuador

Actions to improve women's access to justice in Ecuador.

Formación para la prevención de las violencias con hombres y mujeres jóvenes

Gender equality · Ecuador

Training on preventing violence among young men and women, covering masculinities, femininities, sexuality and violence.

Countries of operation

Ecuador

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

GIZ Cooperación Técnica Alemana, ONU Mujeres, Visión Mundial, Fundación ESQUEL, Plan Internacional

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