In October the Guardians of the River Atrato visited Scotland and met with Minister Christina McKelvie of the Scottish Parliament....
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Peaceful Social Protest is essential for Democracy
On 21 November 2019, Colombian citizens, trade unions, students, indigenous groups, peace activists, women’s rights, environmental and other civil society...
Cerrejon and the River Bruno
The Carbones de Cerrejón mine is owned by three multinational companies two of which are registered on the British Stock...
What are the grievances behind the National Strike?
In the lead up to the National Strick (Paro Nacional) over 500 organisations which form part of La Alianza, the...
Statement by INGOs in Colombia on the Right to Freedom of Speech and Assembly
International civil society organisations (CSOs) urge the Colombian government to guarantee the legitimate right to freedom of assembly and peaceful...
Public Statement: Kogui, Arhuaco, Wiwa and Kankuamo Indigenous Tribes
Four indigenous tribes Wiwa, Kogui, Arhuaco and Kankuamo live on sacred lands marked by what is referred to as the...
Threats against human rights defender Luz Marina Arteaga
Abajo en espanol. Subject: Protection scheme for human rights defender Luz Marina Arteaga in the town of “El Porvenir”, department...
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: My Body Tells the Truth
My body tells the truth! This was the central message chosen by the Truth, Coexistence and Non-Repetition Commission (Truth Commission)...
Open Letter to the President of the Republic of Colombia regarding the imminent risk of a new massacre in the municipality of Bojayá.
Letter in Spanish (orginal) 17 November 2019 Dear President Iván Duque Márque, On 21 April 2004, the ethnic-territorial organisations of...
Chocó a Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis
Download Briefing in PDF here ABColombia along with other International organisations and intergovernmental agencies in Colombia express grave concerns regarding...
ABColombia signs further open letter to mining companies at Cerrejon and Colombian Government
On 14 August 2019, ABColombia signed another joint open letter written by London Mining Network. This letter is following up...