The United States Department of State has noted that it has been reported by NGOs and other observers that women face social and economic discrimination, with fewer women in management and government positions and a gender pay gap.[2]
The State Department[clarification needed] has claimed "Gender-based violence remained an endemic problem"[citation needed] with women being victims of 86% of reported gender-based violence cases. There is a perception among the public that there isn't enough police action against gender-based violence.[2]
As of 2023, the right of workers to form trade unions is respected by the government. The State Department[clarification needed] has reported "antiunion discrimination" and intimidation of workers for joining unions by employers, particularly in the agricultural sector among immigrant workers from other part of Central America.[2]
