“Being a human rights defender for me is made up of two important parts: supporting small-scale farming communities from my own experience as a farmer and being available to report what is happening in the communities. Continue reading “In a defender’s life there is a reason for carrying on, a reason for fighting and a reason for living”: Irene Ramirez
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ACVC: 2015 – 2016
Among the most severe attacks against the Peasant Farmer Association of the Cimitarra River Valley (ACVC) between 2014 and 2016, the following are worthy of note: Continue reading ACVC: 2015 – 2016
More peace of mind
We asked human rights defenders we accompany in the Magdalena Medio region about the peace agreement, Continue reading More peace of mind
Challenges facing Colombia: reflections from the field
It has been an exciting year and a half accompanying human rights defenders in Colombia with the eyes of the world focused on the country emerging out of decades of violent conflict. Continue reading Challenges facing Colombia: reflections from the field
Campesinos discuss the challenges they face to achieve peace in Colombia
Whilst the negotiations in Havana continue with the promise of a signed agreement between the Farc and the governmnet, the country is preparing itself for a new and unknown phase, peace in Colombia. Continue reading Campesinos discuss the challenges they face to achieve peace in Colombia