The barbarians
Human groups have the tribal tendency to deny the humanity of anyone who belongs to a different culture.
Read MoreInternational order is threatened
The
first days of the new U.S. government have produced commotion around the world.
The politics of remembering: A yellow house, snipers and civil war
In the midst of a busy traffic intersection, Beit Barakat, or the Barakat House, is an assuming edifice. Most Beirutis pass it by every day without knowing that behind its bullet hole-riddled yellow exterior lie almost a century of memories and a continuing struggle
Read MoreWith the new code, the police could “legally” violate rights
Our researcher Sebastián Lalinde analyzed for El Espectador the problems with the new Police Code that is active since January 30th. Dejusticia has led two lawsuits against this law for violating the right to protest and privacy.
Read MoreIt is time to end Miss Universe
It costs a lot, it is unnecessary and, despite the fact that women are adults, it hides acts of violence against them.
Read MoreCommand responsibility
The so called “command responsibility” is a technical topic that generates perplexities even among experts. But it is really important since the legitimacy of the special peace jurisdiction (JEP) depends greatly on the topic being adequately resolved.
Read MoreCorruption for dummies
Corruption is in fashion and despite this, it has never not been. The target is always politics, so that norms can be modified for the convenience of those who would corrupt, and they can slowly replace the State.
Read MorePeace without participation?
Something paradoxical is happening with citizen participation after the end of the war with FARC. Those who initially opposed the plebiscite but ended up winning, now suddenly embrace participation to claim that the peace accord is legitimate. Instead, those who supported the plebiscite and promoted participative democracy through the years, seem to be defensive after the October 2nd surprise.
Read MoreCreating visual benchmarks for human rights practice
There must be a way to incorporate the normative principles of the human rights framework in the visual comparisons that we make.
Read MorePeace for women
The biggest challenge of 2017 is to consolidate peace. The agreement between the Government and the FARC promises to promote comprehensive rural reform, a process of democratic openness, a system that guarantees the rights of victims of armed conflict and some solutions to the problem of illicit drug use. Promises that should materialize with a gender approach, which came to the Agreement thanks to the persistence of the social movement of women and remained in it, despite having been misrepresented during the campaign of the plebiscite.
Read MoreDejustica, along with more than 300 organizations, asks the UN to act against extrajudicial killings in the Philippines
Open letter from civil society calling on UN drug control agencies to condemn the extrajudicial killing of people suspected of using or
dealing drugs in the Philippines.
Court orders an immediate plan to overcome the humanitarian crisis in La Guajira
The Supreme Court of Justice ordered that the Office of the President of the Republic design, coordinate, and implement an efficient and effective plan to solve the malnutrition and health challenges, and the lack of access to drinking and clean water for Wayúu children
Read MoreTolima Tribunal approved popular referendum in Ibagué
The tribunal accepted the proposals made by Dejusticia and others who supported the initiative.
Read MoreOpen Call for Applications: Intensive Social Rights Course
Applications due July 24th. The course, which offers advanced training in litigation, research, jurisprudence, and innovative social rights implementation strategies will take place October 24th-28th in Bogotá.
Read MoreDo you know the reach of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace?
A common refrain in social media comments related to the peace process has been “we want peace without impunity,” implying that the current agreement does not deliver justice. However, how much of this is true?
Read MorePeople’s Consultations About Mining Are Constitutional
Dejusticia filed a supporting brief in the protection case presented by citizens of Pijao, in defense of their right to citizen participation in a people’s consultation about mining.
Read MoreMarriage Equality Approved
The Constitutional Court approved marriage equality. Congratulations! Here are some of the arguments that Dejusticia has presented over time.
Read MoreLaunch of “The Desired Peace”
Today at 6pm a citizen initiative that supports the peace, “The Desired Peace”, will be launched at the Luis Ángel Arango.
Read MoreHuman Rights Case Against Former Bolivian President for Role in 2003 Massacre Cleared to Move Forward
United States Court of Appeals Rejects Defendants’ Attempt to Have Case Dismissed
Read MoreCase Against Bolivian Ex-President for His Role in 2003 Massacre Can Proceed
A U.S. Appeals Court rejected the attempt by the defendant to throw out the case.
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