According to the most recent reports from OCHA, Colombia ranks fifth in the world with the largest number of internally displaced people. Nearly seven million people have been forcibly displaced in the country, averaging 180,000 a year. Internal forced displacement is one of the tragic consequences of the armed conflict, as communities are forced to... The post Forced Displacement and Forced Confinement in Colombia increases substantially appeared first on ABColombia.| ABColombia
On 11 August 2025, it was announced that Miguel Uribe the Pre-candidate for the Centro Democratico Party for next year’s presidential elections had died of his injuries from the assassination attempt on his life in June. This cruel act not only challenges democracy but also leaves a family devastated at his loss.| ABColombia
On 9 August 2025, as we commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, ABColombia recognises the courage, resilience and wisdom of Colombia’s Indigenous Peoples. Despite enduring systemic racism and exclusion, armed conflict and the encroachment of extractive industries, they continue to defend their land, culture and right to determine their own future. The post International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025: Defending Territory as a Fundamental Right ...| ABColombia
Find out about ABColombia: Latest News | What we do | Thematic issues | Voices from Colombia | Social Media | Events | Volunteering | Internships | Members| ABColombia
Rights of the River Atrato in Choco, Awarded by the Constitutional Court. The Atrato River in the Chocó Biogeographic region is one of 25 global priority areas (hotspots) for biodiversity conservation. In 2016, the Colombian Constitutional Court issued ruling T-622, declaring the Atrato River a subject of rights, and issued orders aimed at protecting its... The post T- 622 – Atrato River and Illegal Gold Mining appeared first on ABColombia.| ABColombia
On 7 and 8 July, ABColombia had the pleasure of welcoming Monsignor Hector Fabio Henao to London for a series of meetings with parliamentarians, government officials, and think tank representatives. The visit aimed to shed light on the current humanitarian crisis in Colombia and offer practical recommendations for how UK authorities and civil society can... The post Monsignor Hector Fabio Henao’s Visit to London Highlights Colombia’s Humanitarian Crisis and what the UK government can do t...| ABColombia
Human rights defenders in Colombia play an essential role in the pursuit of peace and the promotion and protection of human rights. But their work places them at severe risk. Threats, attacks, acts of intimidation and killings are common, making Colombia one of the most dangerous countries in the world for human rights work. This... The post Under Threat: Human Rights Defenders in Colombia Face Ongoing Violence and Criminalisation appeared first on ABColombia.| ABColombia
Chocó’s rich in mineral resources and biodiversity a gem for addressing climate - downside armed conflict for control of illicit economies| ABColombia
Impact of ISDS on Environmental Policies and Human Rights. Essential to reassess access to International Arbitration for MNC| ABColombia
Rights of Wayuu indigeous peoples and afro-Colombian communities living near Arroyo Bruno (Bruno Stream) threatened by Cerrejon mine activity| ABColombia
5 December, 2024: Joint Public Statement by: ABColombia, ActionAid, Amnesty International, Anti-Slavery International, CAFOD, Christian Aid, Corporate Justice Coalition, Ekō, Global Justice Now, Oxfam, Peace Brigades International UK, Size of Wales, Transform Trade, Trócaire, Womankind, Water Witness International As the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) enters into the 10th negotiation session for a legally binding... The post Statement on UK Engagement on a UN Binding Treaty appeared first ...| ABColombia
On this year’s commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, ABColombia highlights the importance of the Colombian Transitional Justice System to address impunity, and provide truth, justice and reparation to thousands of women and LGBTQI+ people victims of sexual violence in the armed conflict. However, it draws attention to... The post Justice for Survivors: Colombia’s struggle against sexual violence in conflict appeared first on ABColombia.| ABColombia
10 June 2025 ABColombia condemns the shooting on, 7 June 2025 of one of Colombia’s Presidential candidates for the upcoming elections in May 2026. Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay Colombia’s Centro Democratico (Democratic Centre) party was shot twice in the head whilst speaking at a political rally in Bogota. He was rushed to hospital, operated on,... The post ABColombia Condemns the Shooting of Presidential Candidate in Colombia. appeared first on ABColombia.| ABColombia
The need to end access for multinational companies to the Investor State Dispute settlement mechanism especially in Colombia| ABColombia
the UK and Colombia need to end the Colombia-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty| ABColombia
Despite the ongoing peace talks in Colombia with a variety of armed groups, and the increased efforts by the Gustavo Petro Government to implement the 2016 Peace Accord, armed violence, particularly in the border regions, is increasing. The civilian population continues to bear the brunt of the war and its humanitarian consequences. At present there...| ABColombia
