The Right to Have Rights: A Debate on Nationality in Colombia
Over ten human rights organizations appeared before the Constitutional Court asking to adopt the definition of domicile contained in the Civil Code, as provided in the Political Constitution and Law 43/1993
Read MoreThe battle for differentiated criminal treatment for small growers continues
On March 20th, the Ministry of Justice issued a new version of the bill on differentiated criminal treatment for small coca, marihuana and poppy growers. The proposed changes aim to respond to the General Attorney’s criticisms, but have generated concern and distrust among communities.
Read MoreDo they want to polarize us?
Every day, at all times, through all possible forms of communication, I am told that Colombia is a completely polarized country that only understands extremes. Mu intuition tells me that the political reality of my country is not so simple. I will explain my reasoning.
Read MoreIn this town, will something serious happen?
¿Por qué es más fácil sembrar miedo en los corazones que esperanza? Nos pasó en el plebiscito, nos pasó en la ola verde. No porque los que queremos un país mejor no seamos la mayoría, sino porque los otros son más efectivos con su ruido ensordecedor.
Read MoreThe Special Jurisdiction for Peace cannot forget crimes against children
Hundreds of children and adolescents were victims of atrocious crimes during the armed conflict. In this context, the JEP faces the challenge to incorporate a special focus on children in the processes and decisions that it adopts.
Read MoreCiro and us
Ciro Galindo, protagonist of the documentary ‘Ciro y yo’, came to remind me where I come from, so I take his story personally. Ultimately, we are children of the same Colombia.
Read MoreSexual violence in the municipalities prioritized for peace
It is a priority to establish public policies that demilitarize everyday life and dismantle practices that promote sexual violence in post-conflict scenarios.
Read MoreThe reduction of penalties for small growers is necessary
The Ministry of Justice’s proposal, a bill that regulates the differential criminal treatment for small coca, marihuana and poppy growers, proposes a permanent reduction of penalties for the cultivation and conservation offenses. This reform is an urgent and necessary step towards drug reform policy.
Read MoreTo inherit memories
Today started yesterday. Yesterday, November 6, 1985, towards the end of the morning, the massacre began at the Palace of Justice. (Thursday, November 7, 1985, ‘Official History of Love’, Ricardo Silva Romero).
Read MoreJustice in forgotten territories
Justice is a necessary condition to consolidate peace. We owe a coordinated, effective, and efficient state offer of justice to people in forgotten municipalities who have suffered the conflict.
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