In Ecuador,

1 out of every 2 children under 5 years of age are abused in their homes.
Homicides are the leading cause of death of children and adolescents between 5 and 17 years of age.
Every day, 5 girls between the ages of 10 and 14 give birth, mostly due to sexual violence.
1 in 5 children has chronic child malnutrition, which prevents adequate development.
4 out of 10 children consume water contaminated with E. coli bacteria, putting their health at risk.
263,000 children and adolescents are out of the educational system.

Source: UNICEF Ecuador