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Colombia

In Colombia, there have recently been significant improvements in people’s freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, thanks in part to extensive international support. The experience in Colombia is contributing to our work in Cuba and Venezuela.

News from Colombia

William Pedraza

Human rights defender killed in the Amazon 

  • Colombia, News
  • 7 September 2022

William Pedraza, 44, was shot to death on 2 September. He paid with his life for his fight against s…

The EU should find new solutions to human rights crisis in border region of Colombia and Venezuela 

  • Colombia, News, Publications, Venezuela
  • 6 September 2022

The human rights crisis along the border between Colombia and Venezuela is a regional challenge and …

Fighting for the Amazon – Angela is building a new generation of activists

  • Colombia, News
  • 17 June 2022

Environmental human rights defender Angela Maldonado has started training a new generation of rights…

Border crossing between Colombia and Venezuela

Armed attack on Civil Rights Defenders partner organisation in Colombia

  • Colombia, News
  • 20 January 2022

On Wednesday night, Colombian human rights organization and Civil Rights Defenders partner, Fundació…

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