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Former members of the Central Joint Command of the extinct FARC-EP acknowledged their responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity before 29 of their victims during the first regional acknowledgement hearing held by the Chamber for Acknowledgement of Truth of the Special Jurisdiction…

The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia praised this body’s importance in advancing the implementation of the Peace Agreement in the region. Enrique Sánchez, Head of the Medellín Regional Office of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, with Liaison Officer Rodolfo Zapata…

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024 On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we reaffirm our commitment to the protection and promotion of the collective rights of Indigenous Peoples and reflect on their valuable contributions to humanity, particularly the…

Girls, boys and adolescents from five spaces for reintegration have received training in photography and multimedia to tell the stories of their territory from their perspectives. The goal is to tell the stories of more than 10,000 boys, girls and adolescents who are part of the families of peace…

This year's commemoration of the International Day of Peace is dedicated to Cultivating a Culture of Peace.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the renewed efforts for the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement He trusts that the rapid response plan to accelerate the implementation of the Agreement will translate into tangible results for communities. He calls upon the Government and the ELN…

Briefing by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia Security Council Meeting Madam President, distinguished members of the Security Council, I am grateful for this opportunity to update you on the latest developments…

The members of the Security Council reiterated their full and unanimous support for the peace process in Colombia. They stressed the importance of ensuring the comprehensive implementation of the 2016 Final Peace Agreement. They welcomed the Government’s renewed energy for the rapid implementation…

Seventy-nine years ago, the international community pledged to maintain international peace and security, foster friendly relations.

Ahead of the eighth anniversary of the Colombian Peace Agreement later this month, the exhibition ‘Seeds of Peace’ gathers the photographs taken by peace signatories, their families and community members, showing their commitment to a life in peace across Colombia.

Eight years after the 2016 Peace Agreement was signed, the landscape of the reintegration process has changed: 10,265 signatories live outside the Territorial Areas for Training and Reintegration (TATRs), in more than 600 municipalities, whether in towns or cities. Regardless of where they live…

Bogotá, 13 January 2025. – In his most recent report on the UN Verification Mission in Colombia to the Security Council, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed that, in commemorating eight years since the signing of the Final Agreement, Colombia achieves a significant milestone on its path…