August 2020 brought a ruling without precedent; the Supreme Court of Justice ordered an arrest warrant against Álvaro Uribe Vélez for alleged procedural fraud and witness tampering. PBI spoke with Reynaldo Villalba of the José Alvear Restrepo Lawyers’ Collective about the background on this case, the pressure and threats against the Court, Uribism’s proposal to unify the courts in Colombia, and other open cases against ex-President Uribe. Continue reading “What we see is a permanent attack on the administration of justice,” Reynaldo Villalba
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“Our Political Commitment Keeps Us Alive” –Reynaldo Villalba
The hugs and words of gratitude from those who come to him with hope of justice, are what give the most significance to Reynaldo Villalba’s life. Continue reading “Our Political Commitment Keeps Us Alive” –Reynaldo Villalba
2016: Memory Schools – so that History never repeats itself
In traditional educational methods we have been told that in order to commit something to memory, it is necessary to repeat over and over again what we hope to learn. This rote learning method, Continue reading 2016: Memory Schools – so that History never repeats itself
2004: The challenges of being a Women Human Rights Defender
In a context of high tension and major accusations against human rights defenders,[1] Soraya Gutiérrez, a lawyer from the José Alvear Restrepo Lawyers’ Collective (CAJAR),[2] received numerous threats and attacks. One day a package was sent to her home, Continue reading 2004: The challenges of being a Women Human Rights Defender
1996: Year of political instability
The year 1996 was marked by the first mass forced displacements and attacks against human rights defenders, as well as the forced disappearance of lawyers, causing high levels of fear. Continue reading 1996: Year of political instability