Lasting peace in Colombia requires understanding and addressing the different and disproportionate impacts of the armed conflict on ethnic peoples and communities. Now that Colombia is at the halfway point in implementing its peace accord, it is clear there are serious challenges in achieving the goals established to guarantee the rights of ethnic peoples in the peace process.
As part of this event, the Kroc Institute is launching its third special report on the implementation of the Colombian Final Accord’s Ethnic Approach. The report seeks to understand the limitations and weaknesses, as well as progress and successes, of implementing Ethnic Approach’s commitments. Based on quantitative and qualitative findings, the report offers recommendations that can guide the second half of the implementation period for the Ethnic Approach to experience accelerated implementation.
Event speakers will provide an overview of the report findings and open space to discuss lessons learned and best practices for inclusive peacebuilding. Additionally, opening remarks and closing reflections from the international community supporting the accompaniment of the Ethnic Approach will provide insights on the critical next steps for guaranteeing Colombia’s ethnic communities stay at the center of the peace process.
Opening Remarks:
H.E. Mr. Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo, Ambassador of Colombia in the United States
Panelists:
Josefina Echavarría Alvarez, professor of the practice and director of the Peace Accords Matrix (PAM)
Anne A. Witkowsky, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, U.S. Department of State
Ángela María Ramírez Rincón, executive director of the Barometer Initiative in Colombia
Ivonne Zúñiga, researcher for the Barometer Initiative in Colombia
Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, Director for the Andes, Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
María Claudia Pulido, Assistant Executive Secretary for the Monitoring, Promotion and Technical Cooperation, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Helmer Quiñones, researcher, Accountability Research Center, American University School of International Service
Originally published at kroc.nd.edu.