A/HRC/13/59 Contents Paragraphs Page I. Introduction............................................................................................................. 1–4 4 II. Context of people of African descent in Ecuador ................................................... 5–17 4 A. General situation............................................................................................. 5–11 4 B. Framework for the protection of the human rights of people of African descent........................................................................................... 12–17 6 People of African descent in Ecuador: general comments...................................... 18–50 7 Participation of people of African descent in all political, economic, social and cultural aspects of society and in the advancement and economic development of the country ............................... 18–37 7 B. Policies for the integration of people of African descent ............................... 38–40 12 C. Measures to promote a greater knowledge of and respect for the heritage and culture of people of African descent .................................... 41–43 12 D. Violence and people of African descent ......................................................... 44–47 13 E. Gender perspective ......................................................................................... 48–50 14 Conclusions and recommendations......................................................................... 51–82 14 III. A. IV. GE.10-10207 3