The reconciliation and peace process of Armel Caracas, peace signatory and mayor of Cumaribo
Armel Caracas was the only peace signatory in the country elected in the 2023 regional elections. For the last six months, he has been mayor of Cumaribo, Vichada, one of Colombia’s largest and most remote municipalities…
‘Let’s play for peace’ tournament in Catatumbo, Norte de Santander
More than 200 people, including peace signatories and residents of corregimiento La Trinidad in Convención, Norte de Santander, participated in a sports day where football was the star of the ‘Let’s Play for Peace’ match.…
Women leaders from Chile and Colombia share their experiences in conflict resolution and peacebuilding
In Cauca, Indigenous Mapuche women from the Araucanía region in Chile, Nasa and Misak women from Colombia and local women leaders shared their experiences as part of the International Conference of Women Mediators for…
Peace through the camera lens
The communications programme “Semillas de Paz” visited the rural area of Tumaco, Nariño, to teach a group of young people and adults of the former ETCR La Variante and the neighboring communities how to contribute to peace…
Although the implementation of the Agreement is far from complete, it has yielded significant results and laid the foundations for consolidating peace in the country.
Although the implementation of the Agreement is far from complete, it has yielded significant results and laid the foundations for consolidating peace in the country. The Secretary-General stressed the importance of…
Remarks of SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu Peacebuilding Commission Ambassadorial-Level Meeting on Colombia
Remarks of SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu Peacebuilding Commission Ambassadorial-Level Meeting on Colombia 11 July 2024 As delivered Mr. Chairman, and distinguished members. Agradezco la oportunidad de participar en esta importante…
- Press statements
Briefing by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia Security Council Meeting
Briefing by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia - Security Council Meeting Thank you, Mr. President, Mr. President, It is an honour for me…
- Security Council Press Statements
- Press statements
Security Council Press Statement on Colombia following UNSC Colombia Session July 2024
Security Council Press Statement on Colombia following UNSC Colombia Session July 2024 New York, 18 July 2024. The members of the Security Council reiterated their full and unanimous support for the peace process in Colombia…
LGBTIQ+ Pride took to the streets of Turbo in Urabá Antioquia
Every 28 June since 1970, cities around the globe hold parades to commemorate the riots at a New York club a year earlier, which led to several nights of unrest by citizens protesting against police brutality. Thus…
The joy of football is the remedy for peace in Bagadó
There is no denying that football is the most popular sport in the world. People feel the same passion whether they are playing in a community in the heart of the jungle or on any pitch in a city. This was the experience in…
Message from the SRSG, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, on the occasion of the 2024 International LGBTIQ+ Pride Day
Message from the SRSG, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, on the occasion of the 2024 International LGBTIQ+ Pride Day “Ensuring the effective enjoyment of human rights and freedoms for all, leaving no one behind, is at the heart of the…
Message from SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu on the second anniversary of the Truth Commission's Final Report
Message from SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu on the second anniversary of the Truth Commission's Final Report “On the second anniversary of the presentation of the Truth Comission’s Final Report, I would like to reaffirm the…