Brussels, February 10, 2026. The International Office for Human Rights – Action Colombia (OIDHACO) expresses its deep concern about today’s decision by the European Parliament to vote in favor of the European Commission’s proposal to draw up a common list of “safe countries of origin.” This proposal is part of the reform of the European
In January, the Monitoring and Follow-up Commission (CMS) for the recommendations of the Truth Clarification Commission (CEV) presented its fifth follow-up report (in spanish only), analysing the implementation of the Territorially Focused Development Programmes (PDET) based on the CEV’s recommendations. In its conclusions, CMS highlights significant progress, but notes that “this progress is mainly concentrated
February 13th – 09:00 – 10:30 (Colombia time) – 15:00 – 16:30 (Brussels time)
Today, over 120 European and international civil society groups sent a letter to EU leaders (english and spanish) to urge them to cancel negotiation and implementation of the US-EU trade deal and reduce reliance on US fossil fuels in solidarity with those threatened by Trump’s fossil-fueled imperialism in Latin America and Greenland. Signatories include Oil Change International,
The 16th Human Rights Dialogue between the European Union (EU) and Colombia took place on 1 December 2025 in Brussels. The dialogue was chaired, on behalf of the EU, by the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, Kajsa Ollongren, and, on behalf of Colombia, by the Deputy Minister for Multilateral Affairs of the Republic
The International Office for Human Rights – Action Colombia (OIDHACO) is looking to hire a part-time (50%) administration and finance manager at its headquarters in Brussels (teleworking possible) who has a work permit in Belgium. A good level of spoken and written Spanish and French is one of the requirements. Further details of the vacancy
Social and human rights organisations in Latin America and Europe express deep concern about unilateral military actions that violate the sovereignty of States and the fundamental principles of international law. The use of force outside the framework of international law and outside the United Nations Charter seriously jeopardises the lives of civilians, regional stability and
The Final Peace Agreement of Colombia “is comprehensive in nature and should be fully implemented so that its promise of peace, justice, and reconciliation can be fully realized.” These are the words of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his latest report on the UN Verification Mission in Colombia. These are words that
In the context of the CELAC-EU 2025 Summit held in Santa Marta, civil society organizations from Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean collectively challenge the current direction of the bi-regional partnership, while recognizing the importance of political dialogue between both regions and its potential to advance toward more just and sustainable societies. From a
Oidhaco once again expresses[1] its concern regarding the situation faced by ethnic and peasant communities of the Lower Atrato, department of Chocó. In this department, the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen. According to OCHA[2], between January and September 2025, Chocó has been one of the regions most affected by the armed conflict, registering severe mobility
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.