The armed conflict in Colombia has lasted for over 50 years. Peace negotiations, like the historic Peace Accord between the...
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Corporate Justice: Business, Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Law
ABColombia is part of the coalition Corporate Justice Coalition, a group of civil society organisations calling for the introduction a...
Jineth Bedoya’s Courage results in Women Journalist Protection Fund
On 9 September 2024 the Government of Colombia presented the No es Hora de Callar Fund -Law 2358 of 2024...
Colombian Government start official discussions with AGC/Clan de Golfo
27 August 2024 On 5 August 2024, Presidential Resolution 279/24 was publicised, whereby members representing the Autodefensas Gaitanistas de Colombia/Clan...
Climate Change and Conflict Disproportionately Impacts the Poorest in Colombia
Despite the ongoing peace talks in Colombia with a variety of armed groups, and the increased efforts by the Gustavo...
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024
According to the most recent Colombian Census, carried out in 2018, the country’s Indigenous population numbers around 1,905,617 individuals belonging...
The Heartache of Enforced Disappearance – A Crime against Humanity
Disappearance is one of the most horrendous crimes against humanity. Families live in hope, despite the odds that their loved...
International Day for the Elimination of Conflict Related Sexual Violence
Despite global awareness and widespread condemnation, conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) remains a pervasive issue around the world today.[i] In Colombia,...
Chiquita Brands Brought to Justice by Colombian Victims
This landmark case recognises the rights of the victims. The case against Chiquita Brands won recognition of the atrocities suffered...
Colombia wins against multinationals endeavouring to mine in protected areas of ecological importance
Grave concerns have been expressed internationally over the World Bank’s Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) ruling in favour...