The homophobic machinery
The NO campaign on the peace plebiscite mobilized the homophobic machinery based on lies and the demonization of a historically discriminated community. We were the scapegoat of the peace debate.
Why Same-Sex Adoption Should Not Be Put to Vote
The current binary in Colombia presents an opportunity to ask when populations should vote on specific policies.
Read MoreFor the indecisive
Today we vote on the peace plebiscite, which is the main decision that we will have as citizens in the coming decades. Thus, we should make an effort to participate. For those of us without a defined vote, I would like to share the analysis that led me to decide YES.
Read MoreWithout a doubt
A day before the plebiscite and knowing that several of us are tired of hearing and reading about peace, I make a last call to those who are thinking about abstaining from voting on the peace accords.
Read MorePeace and echo chambers
In addition to the end of a half a century war, the most positive aspect that the process that will likely end this Sunday with the victory of the YES leaves behind is the strengthening of public debate and citizen participation in politics.
Read MorePeñalosa’s dehumanizing discourse
When he speaks about “recovering the public space,” Peñalosa utilizes a war discourse that dehumanizes the most vulnerable in the city and creates a mentality of “us against them.”
Read MoreVoice and vote for peace
Peace needs our voice and vote. Since today until October 2nd, we should use our words so peace can see the light.
Read MoreThe Special Peace Jurisdiction: between jail and restorative justice
One of the innovations of the Special Jurisdiction Peace within the Peace Accord is the way in which it combines retributive and restorative justice, which is better, at least in its design, than many other transitional arrangements.
Read MoreBrexit’s lessons
Brexit, which will make the United Kindgom (UK) leave the European Union (UE) brings at least two lessons for the plebiscite, especially for young voters.
Read MoreOn forgiveness and the YES vote
The final peace accord is already building peace. In fact, it is triggering one of the essential and most difficult conditions: the recognition and the request for forgiveness for those responsible of the victims’ suffering during the most painful events in the war.
The Balance of Powers Reform: An Infographic
The pros and cons of four important points of the Reform to the Balance of Powers according to our analysis.
Read MorePodcast: Balance of Powers Reform
Radio program Derecho a la carta invited Carolina Villadiego to discuss the Balance of Powers Reform currently in Congress.
Read MoreBernstein Institute Annual Conference 2015: Panel 4: Racial and Ethnic Inequalities in Global Perspective
Moderator: Louis Bickford, Program Officer at the Ford Foundation
Panelists:
César Rodríguez Garavito, Director of Global Justice and Human Rights Program at Universidad de los Andes
Gay McDougall, Visiting Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law
Vincent Warren, Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights
This event took place on April 22, 2015.
Read MoreRodrigo Upriminy Intervenes in Public Audience about the #BalanceOfPowers Reform
This past 20th of March 2015, Rodrigo Uprimny participated in the Public Audience in Congress discussing the essential aspects of the Balance of Powers Reform.
Read MoreIntervention in the law suit against the Police Code regarding informal vendors
Dejusticia conducted an intervention within the constitutionality control process of the Law 1801 of 2016 (Police Code), in particular against article 140, which establishes police measures that affect informal vendors.
Read MoreWhy Are Collaborations Among Global South Organizations Important?
Dejusticia asked the participants of the Second Action-Research Workshop, why are collaborations among global South organizations important?
Read MoreHow Is Action-Research Useful?
Dejusticia asked the participants of the Second Action-Research Workshop, How is action-research useful?
Read MoreSecond Action-Research Workshop for Young Human Rights Advocates- Long Version
What is Action-Research?
Read MoreWhat Are the Main Challenges for the Global Human Rights Movement?
Dejusticia asked the participants of the Second Action-Research Workshop, What are the main challenges for the global human rights movement?
Read MoreHow is the Action-Research Workshop Useful?
Dejusticia asked the participants of the Second Action-Research Workshop, How is the action-research workshop useful?
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