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The International Office for Human Rights – Action Colombia asks for guarantees respect for protesters rights during the National Strike

Today, 25th April, a National Strike will begin in Colombia, called for by various social sectors, to denounce the failure to implement the f commitments agreed upon by the Colombian government in roundtables following previous protests, and that have not been included in the Government’s National Development Plan (PND). Additionally, the Strike calls upon the Colombian government

20/04/2019

21 MEP send a letter to Colombian President Ivan Duque and High Representative to the EU Federica Mogherini

In their letter sent on April 11th, the MEPs ask for implementation of the Peace Agreement between the Farc-Ep and the Colombian government and express concern about the situation of violence against Human Rights Defenders.

11/04/2019

“Peace is at risk in Colombia”, say human rights organisations in Brussels

Joint press release from Oidhaco and Colombian human rights platforms for the international meeting on peace and human rights in Brussels More than 75 representatives from Colombian, European and international civil society are meeting in Brussels on 4 and 5 April to assess the serious human rights situation in Colombia and to alert the EU

04/04/2019

High risk of killings, forced displacement and confinement of land claimants in the Bajo Atrato area of Colombia

Oidhaco expresses its deep concern about the presence of clashes between armed actors in the Jiguamiandó and Curbaradó river basins (Urabá region, north-west of Colombia). The International office for Human Rights – Action Colombia (Oficina Internacional de Derechos Humanos – Acción Colombia – Oidhaco) expresses its deep concern about the presence of clashes between armed actors

28/02/2019

Oidhaco deeply regrets that the Colombian government has suspended peace dialogues with the ELN and asks the Parties to make progress on a joint agenda for peace building

The International Office for Human Rights – Action Colombia (Oidhaco) is dismayed to learn of the car bomb attack on 17 January 2019, for which the National Liberation Army (ELN) has claimed responsibility, against the General Santander National Police Cadet School in Bogota, and expresses its solidarity with the families of the 21 deceased victims and

28/01/2019

The fundamental elements of the Victims and Land Restitution Law must be maintained

Public statement of Oidhaco and the Belgian Coordination for Colombia (CBC) on the bill seeking a reform of the Victims and Land Restitution Law. In light of the proposed Bill 131 of 2018, which aims to reform Law 1448 of 2011 on Victims and Land Restitution, Oidhaco – the International Office for Human Rights – Action

12/12/2018

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE DISAPPEARED: OIDHACO DEMANDS FULL SUPPORT FOR THE UNIT FOR THE SEARCH FOR PERSONS HELD FOR DISAPPEARED

Today, on the 30th of August, are remembered the victims of enforced disappearance. In Colombia this day is of special meaning given the great number of direct and indirect victims of enforced disappearance in the country. According to the National Centre for Remembrance of History, there were almost 83.000 persons disappeared in Colombia since 1958. Different state

30/08/2018

The Colombian President must commit before the European Union to implementing the Peace Agreement and guaranteeing security for human rights defenders in Colombia

On the occasion of the visit to Brussels of Iván Duque, President of Colombia, on 23 and 24 October, the International Office for Human Rights – Action Colombia (OIDHACO) and the Belgian Coordination Group for Colombia (CBC) are calling upon the Colombian President to reaffirm his commitment, before the institutions of the European Union and

11/06/2018

“How to protect people that defend human rights. Expert voices – the situation during the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”

Publication from OIDHACO and the Taula Catalana per la Pau i els Drets Humans a Colombia. Elaborated with collaboration of representatives of human rights organisations, the Colombian government and the United Nations.

27/04/2018

Urgent protection needed for the Living Rivers Movement (Movimiento Ríos Vivos) in Antioquia and for victims’ human rights in the area of the Hidroituango project.

On 20 April this year, 25 members of the European Parliament from three political groups and nine different countries sent a letter[1] to the Colombian authorities expressing concerns about the possible impacts of the Hidroituango hydroelectric project.

27/04/2018

The International Office for Human Rights Action on Colombia

The International Office for Human Rights – Action Colombia asks for guarantees respect for protesters rights during the National Strike

21 MEP send a letter to Colombian President Ivan Duque and High Representative to the EU Federica Mogherini

“Peace is at risk in Colombia”, say human rights organisations in Brussels

High risk of killings, forced displacement and confinement of land claimants in the Bajo Atrato area of Colombia

Oidhaco deeply regrets that the Colombian government has suspended peace dialogues with the ELN and asks the Parties to make progress on a joint agenda for peace building

The fundamental elements of the Victims and Land Restitution Law must be maintained

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE DISAPPEARED: OIDHACO DEMANDS FULL SUPPORT FOR THE UNIT FOR THE SEARCH FOR PERSONS HELD FOR DISAPPEARED

The Colombian President must commit before the European Union to implementing the Peace Agreement and guaranteeing security for human rights defenders in Colombia

“How to protect people that defend human rights. Expert voices – the situation during the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”

Urgent protection needed for the Living Rivers Movement (Movimiento Ríos Vivos) in Antioquia and for victims’ human rights in the area of the Hidroituango project.

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