Human Rights and Peacebuilding in Colombia

This program is designed for individuals committed to mutually beneficial international exchange, driven to learn about human rights and transitional justice, and interested in understanding the complexities of the Colombian context. Delegates will have unique opportunities to meet with relevant government officials, community leaders, and other experts from around the country who present diverse perspectives on the country’s 50+ year history of violence and recent progress towards protecting human rights and implementing peace accords. Delegates will visit Bogotá, Medellin and, time permitting, Cartagena or Cali. Site visits include: Defensoría del Pueblo; Office of the High Commission for Peace; Presidential Council for Human Rights; UN Verification Mission for Peace Accords; AFRODES (Displaced Afrocolombian organization); CIJP (Inter-Ecclesial Commission for Justice and Peace); National Center for Historical Memory; Center for Peace, Memory, and Reconciliation and more!