Follow-up on the Unconstitutional State of Affairs

Oversight of actions and policies to address issues identified as Unconstitutional State of Affairs (ECI)

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Find information here on key indicators such as cases and prevalence of acute malnutrition in children under 5, as well as the proportion of cases per municipality in La Guajira, allowing for a detailed assessment of the situation.

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  • The Unconstitutional State of Affairs (ECI) is a declaration made by the Colombian Constitutional Court when it detects a serious and massive violation of fundamental rights that is not being addressed by state institutions. The Court issued Ruling T-302 of 2017 to declare an ECI in La Guajira due to the humanitarian crisis affecting the children of the Wayúu indigenous people, specifically the violation of their rights to water, food, and health. This measure seeks to compel the State to implement urgent and structural actions to resolve the problem definitively.

  • This indicator is essential because it shows the current state of health of Wayúu children, reflecting the impact of lack of access to fundamental rights (access to food, drinking water, and health services). The prevalence of acute malnutrition, which is calculated per 100 inhabitants under 5 years of age, is a key data point for measuring this problem.

  • The SIW allows for measuring the progress of state actions and detecting gaps in care. It also facilitates informed decision-making and strategic planning, which is essential for ensuring compliance with court orders and, ultimately, overcoming the Unconstitutional State of Affairs.

  • It is directly related to lack of access to fundamental rights, as it is not only a food problem, but a health condition resulting from the violation of multiple rights. Limited access to drinking water causes diseases that prevent the absorption of nutrients, while the remoteness of health services prevents the timely diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. Acute malnutrition is the most visible reflection of the failure to fulfill basic rights such as access to water, health, and food.

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