On 28 April, a National Strike began in more than 500 municipalities in Colombia. Convened by the National Strike Committee, this protest brings together several sectors of the population. The protesters are criticizing the government’s tax reform bill, as they believe that it would lead to greater poverty. Moreover, they are protesting about the mismanagement of the health crisis aggravated by the covid19 pandemic. The strike is also demanding that “the government effectively protects social leaders, implements the peace agreement, strengthens health care, accelerates vaccinations, guarantees the basic minimum wage, zero tuition fees and support for small businesses, and respects democratic guarantees
Oidhaco and international organizations present shadow report on human rights in Colombia for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
On 28 June 2023, a shadow human rights report on Colombia, prepared by an ad hoc coalition of 67 international organizations, coordinated by the International Human Rights Office – Action Colombia (OIDHACO) was published in Brussels ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Colombia. The report was delivered to the Office of the High
