Is there gender equality in El Salvador?

El Salvador has strong human rights frameworks for women and children, though implementation remains a challenge. Certain forms of discrimination against girls and women reflect significant gaps between policy and practice.

Is abortion illegal in El Salvador?

Abortion in El Salvador is illegal. The law formerly permitted an abortion to be performed under some limited circumstances, but, in 1998, all exceptions were removed when a new abortion law went into effect.

What is El Salvador ranked on the Gender Inequality Index?

Socio-economic sustainabilityEl SalvadorGender Inequality Index (GII)0.383Human Development Index (HDI), female0.662Human Development Index (HDI), male0.679Mandatory paid maternity leave (days)112133 more rows

What happens if you have an abortion in El Salvador?

A person who performs an abortion to which the woman has not consented can be sentenced to four to ten years in jail; if the person is a physician, pharmacist, or other health care worker, he or she is instead subject to between six and 12 years.

What is the religion of El Salvador?

According to a May survey by the University of Central Americas Institute of Public Opinion, 45.9 percent of the population identifies as Roman Catholic, 35.5 percent as evangelical Protestant, and 14.3 percent with no religious affiliation.

Is El Salvador a good country?

El Salvador may be the smallest country in Central America but its certainly one of its most charming. Less touristy than its neighbours, El Salvador is rich in natural beauty, pristine beaches, countless volcanoes, many Maya ruins and a great culture and rich history.

What is the HDI in El Salvador?

El Salvadors HDI value for 2019 is 0.673— which put the country in the medium human development category—positioning it at 124 out of 189 countries and territories. Between 1990 and 2019, El Salvadors HDI value increased from 0.536 to 0.673, an increase of 25.6 percent.