Colombia
The 52-year armed conflict between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the government officially ended with a peace accord in 2016, but the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas, groups that emerged from the FARC and successor groups to paramilitaries that emerged after an official demobilization process over a decade ago continue to commit serious abuses. Rights defenders, indigenous and Afro-Colombian leaders, and other community activists face threats and violence. Violence associated with the armed conflict has forcibly displaced millions and impunity for serious abuses remains a serious concern.

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AmericasJosé Miguel Vivanco, on behalf of Human Rights Watch, located at 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th floor, New York, United States, presents this amicus brief to the Honorable Constitutional Court of Colombia in the case T8018193, 11001310304520200002500 concerning ongoing abuses against human rights defenders and social leaders in Colombia.
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Women's RightsXimena Casas and Nisha Varia, on behalf of Human Rights Watch, with headquarters at 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th floor, New York, United States, present this amicus curiae to the Honorable Constitutional Court of Colombia in connection with case 8028404, which discusses the right to freedom from gender-based harassment and violence. To this end, we respectfully state the following
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Colombia: Indigenous Kids at Risk of Malnutrition, Death
Improve Wayuu’s Access to Food, Water, Health During Covid-19
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“The Guerrillas Are the Police”
Social Control and Abuses by Armed Groups in Colombia’s Arauca Province and Venezuela’s Apure State
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Colombia: Ensure Justice for Killed Protester
Human Rights Groups Submit Brief to Constitutional Court
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Submission on the Rights of the Indigenous Child
To the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Colombia: Protection Gaps Endanger Rights Defenders
Over 400 Killings of Community, Other Leaders Since 2016
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Colombia: New Evidence Prisoners Were Intentionally Shot
No Accountability for 24 Detainee Deaths in March
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