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On 19 September, a group of 10 women former combatants inaugurated in the municipality of Santander de Quilichao a community shop that sells products made by various cooperatives of former FARC combatants, indigenous…

With different events, the International Day of Peace was celebrated in Colombia. Special Representative Carlos Ruiz Massieu opened the day with a joint message with the Ambassador of Colombia to the UN, Leonor Zalabata, in…

With photographs by Federico Ríos, this is what peace looks like from behind the lens of those who, through their images, tell the story of Colombia’s transition from the armed conflict. Some are recognized photographers…

A delegation led by the Ambassador of the European Union in Colombia, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and the Director of Reintegration of the United Nations Verification Mission…

Briefing by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, SRSG and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia Security Council Meeting, 14 July 2022 (As delivered) Muito Obrigado, Senhor Presidente, Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity…

Esencias de La Montaña is a startup led by former women FARC combatants and the community of La Plancha in Anorí, Antioquia. The French and Norwegian embassies, Paso Colombia, the Government of Colombia (through ARN), the IOM…

Yirley Velasco is the legal representative of Asociación Mujeres Sembrando Vida, which supports women victims of sexual violence in Montes de María. She, who was a victim of sexual violence in the massacre of El Salado, says…

Yarledys Olaya is indigenous. She is 38 years old. She joined the FARC when she was very young, and remained there for 21 years. Today she is the president of the Community Action Board of what is now the Tierra Grata village…

On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement, we wish to highlight the testimonies of 5 women peacebuilders who are a beacon to their communities. They all agree on something: They want to build peace from…

The municipality of El Tarra is located 185 kilometres from Cúcuta and is part of the Catatumbo sub-region. It is home to more than 100 people in the reintegration process. Its productive projects stand out for their…

"This farm was recovered through the peace process; it is a farm inherited from my parents. To be able to be here is a victory in many ways," says Carol Aponte from the Gigante farm, in the village of La Alemania, in the…

Access to music lessons for the children of Tierra Grata was achieved by the youth project Sounds of Peace (Son de Paz in Spanish). The youth involved in the project are in the process of reincorporation into civilian life…