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Colombia Peace Forum: Paths to Reintegration

Colombia Peace Forum: Paths to Reintegration

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2015 / Time: 9:00am - 11:30am 

Peace negotiators seeking to end Colombia’s five-decade-long conflict are beginning to tackle the final issues, including how to reintegrate former insurgents into civilian life. On January 29th, the U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion of this vexing question with experts including a former negotiator at the peace talks in Havana.

Peace ProcessesJustice, Security & Rule of LawMediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Demobilizations in Colombia: An Evolving Process

Demobilizations in Colombia: An Evolving Process

Date: Monday, November 17, 2014 / Time: 9:30am - 11:00am 

On November 17th, USIP held a Colombia Peace Forum discussion on “Demobilizations in Colombia.” The event took place at the United States Institute of Peace from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.

The Peace Process in Colombia

The Peace Process in Colombia

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2014 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a forum on human rights in Colombia. This session was held in coordination with the Latin America Working Group Education Fund and Peace Brigades International.

Human Rights

Colombia Peace Forum: Pending Issues on the Peace Agenda

Colombia Peace Forum: Pending Issues on the Peace Agenda

Start: Monday, September 23, 2013 at 9:00am / End: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 12:30pm

Former and current USIP peace scholars, senior fellows, grantees, and affiliated experts working on Colombia discuss their research in the context of the agenda of the ongoing peace talks in Colombia.

Women, War, and Peacebuilding in Colombia

Women, War, and Peacebuilding in Colombia

Date: Monday, November 5, 2012 / Time: 9:00am - 11:30am 

The U.S. Institute of Peace convened a panel discussion on the significant peacebuilding work underway by women in Colombia. This event featured a screening of the film, “The War We Are Living.”

Gender

Bringing Peace Through Facilitated Dialogue: A Book Launch

Bringing Peace Through Facilitated Dialogue: A Book Launch

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

Today’s international conflicts typically involve multiple actors, interests, and drivers that have sparked long, violent histories. Ending these conflicts relies more and more on facilitated dialogue, a process in which a neutral third party helps a broad spectrum of conflicting parties overcome the many barriers to effective communication.

Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Protecting Refugees and IDPs in the Americas: Update on the Mexico Plan of Action

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011 / Time: 9:00am - 10:30am 

This event, co-sponsored by USIP, Refugees International, and the Refugee Council USA, analyzed the roots and consequences of the crisis, the frameworks that are emerging for its resolution, and the responsibilities of governments, civil society, and international donors as elaborated within the frame of the 2004 Mexico Plan of Action and Declaration.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Current Perspectives on Human Rights and the Victims and Land Restitution Law in Colombia

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 / Time: 8:00am - 9:30am 

On June 1st, the Colombian Congress passed the ‘Victims and Land Restitution Law’, which constitutes the first piece of legislation enacted to redress the suffering caused to millions of victims and internally displaced persons by the country’s internal conflict. The implementation of the law is likely to face enormous challenges, particularly regarding the safety and protection of victims and human rights defenders. USIP and partners convened a public event to discuss these issues.

Human Rights