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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 Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and the UN…

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 comprehensive implementation of the Final Peace Agreement. They welcomed both…

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 me also thank everyone for being here today, those who have joined us…

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 communities, farmers and others from the municipalities of Caldono and Silvia…

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 group of five women from the Embera Ejabida ethnic group and five former…

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 protagonists of the day. The event was broadcasted on Facebook Live. Peace…

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 UNDP. Three years ago, Cristian Daniel Sánchez sat down for the first time…

"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. Now that Colombia has become an outstanding tourist destination and that year…

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 Foreign Minister Claudia Blum and once again thank her for her support to the…

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 Final Peace Agreement while recognising that significant challenges…

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 after the signing of the Peace Agreement. The municipality of Turbaco, a…

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 children. Concerned about their well-being and with the desire to learn new…