“Our dream is the demilitarization of our territories, so they are peace territories, as they were years ago. There we...
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UN Annual Report on Human Rights in Colombia
ABColombia welcomes the annual report on 26 February 2020 of the Office of the United Nations High Commission for Human...
Written evidence from ABColombia to the Foreign Affairs Committee
This written evidence focuses on human rights defenders and draws examples of work undertaken by the FCO in relation to...
The Protection of People in the midst of conflict is an ethical and political imperative that is a commitment of our humanity
The International Civil Society Organisations signing this statement urge the armed actors in Colombia to guarantee the lives of the...
International Civil Society Organisations in Alert for Assassinated Social Leaders and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Colombia
As International Organisation we express our profound concern regarding the severe deterioration of the armed conflict in Colombia, which has...
Guardians of the River Atrato Visit Scotland
In October the Guardians of the River Atrato visited Scotland and met with Minister Christina McKelvie of the Scottish Parliament....
Peaceful Social Protest is essential for Democracy
On 21 November 2019, Colombian citizens, trade unions, students, indigenous groups, peace activists, women’s rights, environmental and other civil society...
Communications & Research Internship Vacancy
Deadline for Applications: 16 October 2020 Type of Internship: minimum 6-months, part-time (2 or 3 days per week), unpaid...
Statement by INGOs in Colombia on the Right to Freedom of Speech and Assembly
International civil society organisations (CSOs) urge the Colombian government to guarantee the legitimate right to freedom of assembly and peaceful...
Public Statement: Kogui, Arhuaco, Wiwa and Kankuamo Indigenous Tribes
Four indigenous tribes Wiwa, Kogui, Arhuaco and Kankuamo live on sacred lands marked by what is referred to as the...