Colombia
First, Colombia adopted a victims and land restitution law in 2011, which inc...
First, Colombia adopted a victims and land restitution law in 2011, which included such huge advances as in a programme to heal and fully reintegrate victims and survivors of sexual violence in particular, highlighting the problem and earmarking the necessary resources for compensation, 57 per cent of which go to women.
Secondly, in 2013, the year covered by the report, the Colombian Government t...
Secondly, in 2013, the year covered by the report, the Colombian Government through its National Council on Economic and Social Policy, which guides all Government policies nationally and locally where conflict generally breaks out, promulgated an inter-institutional strategy to combat impunity and provide comprehensive care to victims of gender-based violence in the framework of armed conflict, in particular victims of sexual violence. The strategy seeks to identify the barriers that often hinder access to justice and care for women victims of sexual violence.
Fifthly, I should like to emphasize the active role of two women, plenipotent...
Fifthly, I should like to emphasize the active role of two women, plenipotentiaries of the Government of Colombia in the peace process. They represent a necessary complementary perspective in the decision-making process to put an end to conflict in my country.