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Maternal Mortality Observatory demands protection for girl

Ecuador's Maternal Mortality Observatory is calling on authorities to activate a comprehensive care protocol and investigate the incident with the girl as an act of sexual violence. The organization demands her protection and the prosecution of those responsible.

The Maternal Mortality Observatory is calling for the activation of a comprehensive care protocol, for the incidents to be investigated as sexual violence, and for the protection of the girl to be guaranteed. The organization has urged authorities to hold those responsible accountable and to implement measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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