Colombia

WOLA in Colombia

Colombia has faced a long-standing armed conflict, resulting in millions of victims of violence and displacement. The 2016 peace accord with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) represented a historic chance for peace, particularly through the Ethnic Chapter, which aims to protect and repair Afro-Colombian, Indigenous, and rural communities disproportionately affected by violence and displacement. However, political polarization and inconsistent government commitment have hindered its implementation.

Today, Colombia confronts serious security threats from groups like the National Liberation Army (ELN), paramilitary factions, and FARC dissidents, often fueled by illicit economies. These groups target social leaders and human rights defenders, exacerbating instability and displacement.

WOLA monitors the peace accord’s progress and advocates for negotiated solutions, drug policy reform, and continued U.S. support for peace, particularly the rights of women, Afro-Colombian, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

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