Ministry of Labor official discriminates a citizen because of her sexual orientation.



On January 20, Mrs. Laura Campo Gonzalez received xenophobic and racist comments from Alberto Gainza Cueva, head of the employment office of the Ministry of Labor. For reasons of sexual orientation, Mr. Alberto Gainza offended Mrs. Laura by addressing her in masculine language, ignoring that she identifies herself as female. On multiple previous occasions, this official has mocked, discriminated and humiliated other people who have come to his office, using their beliefs, thoughts or sexual orientations.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Right not to be discriminated for reasons of age, race, gender, sexual orientation or religion
Protection against incitement to discrimation and violence
Right to a life free of violence
Perpetrator
Police
Others
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