Launch of lessons learned study From words to actions: the experience of UN Special Political Missions in Colombia on Women, Peace and Security
Launch of lessons learned study From words to actions: The experience of UN Special Political Missions in Colombia on Women, Peace and Security High-Level Event for 20th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 Presented by: United Nations…
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Security Council Press Statement on Colombia SC/14332
New York, 19 October 2020. The Members of the Security Council reiterated their full and unanimous support for the peace process in Colombia, and reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with Colombia to support…
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SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu Closing remarks From Words to Actions: The experience of the UN Special Political Missions in Colombia on women, peace and security
SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu closing remarks From Words to Actions: The experience of the UN Special Political Missions in Colombia on women, peace and security (2016-2020) 20 October 2020 Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Let…
Jxa´h Wejxia Casil: A network connecting Cauca with the world
A pilot initiative is being carried out in the mountains of Cauca in Southeast Colombia which will allow people in remote areas to connect with the world. Amid the current pandemic, former FARC-EP combatants, indigenous…
Women in the process of reintegration and Emberá indigenous women during meetings for reconciliation and empowerment organized by the UN Verification Mission in Colombia. Photo: Camille Risler /UNVMC
Indigenous women and former combatants in reconciliation and empowerment dialogues
During two meetings organized by the UN Verification Mission in Dabeiba, Antioquia, the dialogue was fostered, and women were trained in the production of handmade soaps. In La Llorona Canyon, Dabeiba, in western Antioquia, a…
In Medellin: music, memory, and reconciliation
The Museum Casa de la Memoria was the stage for the commemoration of the International Day of Peace in this city, where the Mothers of La Candelaria, Farc's former women combatants, and the music of Ekhymosis were the…
Cristian Daniel Sanchez. Photo by: Marco Guevara
Lights, camera, peace actions!
Former FARC combatants from various municipalities in the Caribbean Coast, their children, and neighbours of the community are trained in strategic and digital communication with the support of the UN Verification Mission and…
Adventure tourism arrives in Marquetalia
"The main movement in the modern era is to move from conflict to peace, this has happened everywhere in the world, and for me, it is wonderful to be here as a witness in Colombia," says Don Parrish with a contagious laugh…
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Statement by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General United Nations Security Council meeting on Colombia
Mr. President: Thank you also for the opportunity to present the Secretary-General’s latest report on Colombia, and to brief also the Council on developments since the issuance of the report. I welcome the participation of…
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Security Council Press Statement on Colombia
New York, 28 January, 2021. The Members of the Security Council reiterated their full and unanimous support for the peace process in Colombia, underlining the important achievements made in four years since the signing of the…
“I want to be an example of political reintegration”
Almost a year after taking office as mayor of Turbaco (Bolívar), Guillermo Torres (Julián Conrado) talked about political reintegration and the challenges he has faced as the first former combatant to win a municipal office…
In Tumaco, women set an example of perseverance, commitment and reconciliation
Fabiola Nastacuás lives in the former Territorial Area for Training and Reintegration -TATR of La Variante in Tumaco, Nariño, in southwestern Colombia. She left the life of the jungle behind and is now the mother of two…