Following the arrival of a new government in Colombia, there is a risk of setbacks for the rights of women and LGBTIQ+ people. Let’s discuss how to guarantee and protect these rights. The event will feature interpretation between Spanish and French only.
OIDHACO is participating as a partner organisation in the International Meeting of Women Searchers and invites individuals, organisations and institutions committed to the defence of human rights and the fight against enforced disappearances to learn about the initiative and take part in this international forum. Enforced disappearances affect thousands of people worldwide. In the absence
At OIDHACO, we deeply mourn the passing of Father Javier Giraldo Moreno, an indispensable figure in the defense of human rights, the search for truth, and the fight against impunity in Colombia. For decades, Javier Giraldo stood in solidarity with communities and victims of serious human rights violations, tirelessly documenting and denouncing violence while always
The EU Mission emphasised that the election day was transparent, well-organised and underpinned by robust democratic institutions. It noted that the process unfolded in an orderly manner, despite the polarised political climate, questions surrounding the electoral system and security challenges. The EU EOM emphasised that Colombia had once again demonstrated its institutional capacity to organise
Press release Brussels, 22 June 2026 We, Colombian and international civil society organisations, express our deep concern at the situation unfolding in Colombia following the election of Abelardo de la Espriella as president1. This new political context raises uncertainty regarding the continuity of progress on human rights, the full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement
Brussels, 7 May 2026. The International Office for Human Rights – Action Colombia (OIDHACO) welcomes the publication of the letter signed by MEPs from four political groups, addressed to the candidates in Colombia’s presidential election, in which the European Parliament reaffirms its unequivocal commitment to building a stable, lasting and inclusive peace in the country.
The latest Report of the UN Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia examines the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement between 27 December 2025 and 26 March 2026, against the backdrop of legislative elections and preparations for the presidential elections. The report notes uneven progress in the implementation of the Peace Agreement.
Hundreds of organisations (including OIDHACO) and social movements reject the corporate-led deregulation agenda. Europe’s industrial and economic strategy must strengthen — not sacrifice — environmental integrity, social justice, human rights, labour rights and democratic accountability. Strong standards are not a burden — they are the foundation of Europe’s long-term economic resilience. Public money and political
On Tuesday, February 3, MEP Jaume Asens spoke with members of the Vamos por la Paz delegation in an interview focused on the current human rights situation and peacebuilding in Colombia. Based on the testimonies and analyses of those working directly in the territories, the dialogue addresses the main challenges of security, participation, and guarantees
The commitment of women, children and young people to peace in Buenaventura We are delighted to share here the report from one of the French organisations in the OIDHACO network – Agir Ensemble pour les Droits Humains. The report begins with this poem written by the children and young people involved in the project. In
We are deeply concerned about all victims of armed conflict, repression and violence around the world — from Sudan to Syria, including the persecution of the Rohingya and so many other crises that often receive less international attention than they deserve. Each of these situations calls for solidarity, remembrance, justice and action.
However, we have decided to specifically highlight the message ‘Stop Genocide in Palestine’ because what is happening in Palestine represents not only a human tragedy of enormous magnitude, but also a direct challenge to the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law and to the rules-based international system itself. The indifference and complicity of much of the international community in the face of the apartheid regime imposed by the Israeli government on the Palestinian people represent one of the greatest moral and political contradictions of our time.
The persistent violation of essential norms — such as the protection of the civilian population, the prohibition of collective punishment and respect for proportionality in the use of force — not only has devastating consequences for the Palestinian population, but also erodes the global mechanisms designed to limit the power of states and prevent abuses.
When these rules are repeatedly breached without any effective consequences, the framework that protects all populations in conflict situations, anywhere in the world, is weakened. Therefore, speaking out in this case does not mean ignoring other forms of suffering, but rather emphasising the urgency of defending an international order which, if it collapses, leaves everyone in a more vulnerable position.
Drawing attention to this situation is, therefore, an act consistent with the universal values we uphold: the protection of life, human dignity and respect for international law, without exception.