# Women's leadership and representation in Ecuador

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womens-leadership-and-representation-in-ecuador
> Updated: 2026-09-04T11:44:16.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Women's leadership and representation in Ecuador have seen developments in both political and professional spheres.

In the National Assembly, female representation increased to 46.3% of the 151 seats following the resignation of 14 legislators preparing for the November 2026 sectional elections. This shift resulted in 70 women and 81 men holding positions. Women also gained leadership roles in 11 of the 15 permanent specialized commissions, including those overseeing justice, health, and economic development.

In the private and civic sectors, the Chamber of Commerce of Quito organized the ‘Mujeres que Transforman Ecuador – Reconocimiento Nacional 2026’ event to honor professional legacies. During discussions, leaders in business, politics, and education addressed the ongoing challenges of cultural barriers and social expectations despite the increasing number of women leading institutions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Ecuador recognizes women leaders for their professional legacy

The Chamber of Commerce of Quito hosted an event recognizing Ecuadorian women leaders, discussing their professional legacies and the persistent cultural barriers to female leadership.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-recognizes-women-leaders-for-their-professional-legacy

### 2026-08-25: Ecuador National Assembly sees increased female representation

Women now hold 46.3% of seats in Ecuador's National Assembly following the promotion of alternates after 14 legislative resignations.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-national-assembly-sees-increased-female-representation

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