On International Women’s Day, ABColombia calls on the UK Government to strengthen and further develop its newly released – and...
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Meeting of President Gustavo Petro and President Donald Trump – What was the outcome?
On 3 February 2026, there was a meeting between President Gustavo Petro and President Donald Trump in the White House....
How is Macro Case O1 on Kidnapping related to obtaining truth and restorative justice for victims of conflict related sexual and gender-based violence?
The Colombian Commission of Jurist explains the importance of the final analysis by the judges on this case for Macro...
Important Electoral Moment in Colombia’s History
In 12 days on Sunday 8 March 2026, Colombia will hold Congressional Elections. There are considerable concerns for the safety...
Remembering Marino Escobar Aroca, and Recognising the Tireless Work of Women Searchers
On 17 October 2025, following a long and painful struggle by the family of Marino Escobar Aroca, the President of...
ISDS a threat to global security
On 4 February 2026, parliamentarians, civil servants, experts, campaigners, academics, and community representatives gathered in the UK Parliament for a...
Joint Statement: Alarm Bells Ring as UK Support for Human Rights Defenders Takes a Back Step
At a time when the targeting of those bravely defending human rights and the environment has reached crisis point, the...
Women Defending Peace in Colombia amidst gender-based violence
In November, ABColombia had the honour of hosting women human rights defenders Katerin Jurado (director) and Yirley Velasco (director), of...
ABColombia and Corporate Justice Coalition Joint Statement on UK Engagement on a UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights
Corporate Justice Coalition are a group of organisations and individuals who have come together to end corporate abuses of human...