On 1 September 2026, Indigenous human rights defender María Ovidia Palechor and her partner James Flor were shot and killed...
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Press Release – Colombia heads to presidential run-off in one of the most consequential elections in recent history
London, 17 June 2026 — As Colombians prepare to vote in the second round of the presidential election this Sunday,...
Preocupación por la Seguridad de las Comunidades Indígenas Arhuacos en Aracataca-Magdalena y Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
ABColombia expresa su profunda preocupación por la grave situación humanitaria que se está desarrollando en la zona rural de Aracataca-Magdalena,...
ABColombia expresses profound concern over threats against CINEP
ABColombia expresses its profound concern regarding the threats and statements posted on social media stigmatizing the work of CINEP on 4 March...
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...
Attempt on the life of Environmental Human Rights Defender Misael Socarrás Ipuana – letter to the National Protection Unity (Spanish)
18 de diciembre de 2025 Asunto: la grave situación de seguridad del defensor de los derechos humanos y ambientales Misael...
Attempt on the life of Environmental Human Rights Defender Misael Socarrás Ipuana – Letter to the Prosecutor General (Spanish)
18 de diciembre de 2025 Asunto: la situación de seguridad de Misael Socarrás Ipuana Estimada fiscal general de la Nación,...
Attempt on the life of Environmental Human Rights Defender Misael Socarrás Ipuana – Letter to the Minister of the Environment
18 de diciembre de 2025 Estimada ministra, Me dirijo a usted en nombre de ABColombia, una organización formada por cinco...
Attempt on the life of Environmental Human Rights Defender Misael Socarrás Ipuana – Letter to the Minister of the Interior (Spanish)
18 de diciembre de 2025 Asunto: la grave situación de seguridad de a Misael Socarrás Ipuana y los defensores y...
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...