USAID Human Rights Consultation

Ruling SU 546 of 2023 orders the construction of a new protection policy in the face of the “persistent, serious, and generalized violation of the fundamental rights of the population of leaders and human rights defenders.” The orders are directed to the national and territorial governments, the Attorney General’s Office, the Attorney General’s Office, the Ombudsman’s Office, and the Comptroller G. [...] It was stated that USAID should guarantee greater technical support for the construction of actions and political support for advocacy with the national government and the international community. [...] It is a central issue in peace-building agendas and helps to create conditions needed to improve Colombia’s capacity as a food-producing country and the creation of social and cultural economic alternatives compatible with energy transition policies and resilience in the face of climate change and its consequences. [...] An effort is needed to reduce the gap in terms of access to rights for IDPs and to address the specific needs that arose due to internal displacement. [...] USAID can help catalyze the support of other donors, local and regional governments, and the private sector to begin to bridge these gaps to prevent the inequalities and desperation that lead to the perpetuation of conflict.