[RED DEMOCRATICA] Show Them You Stand by Colombia's Victims of Violence!

 

Stand by Colombia’s Victims of Violence Tell the Negotiators: Human Rights First! Dear Supporter, There is a long road ahead, but peace in Colombia finally seems in reach. The peace process between the FARC guerrillas and the Colombian government is advancing, even when acts of violence have threatened to bring it to a screeching halt.  Negotiations reached a watershed moment when the negotiators hosted a delegation of victims two weeks ago. Having been excluded from direct participation at the negotiating table up to this point, this historic delegation, featuring victims of all armed actors, brought a united message that the time for peace is now. As members of the international community, we can help ensure this peace process continues by joining Colombia’s victims of violence in their quest for truth, justice, meaningful reparations, and guarantees that the brutal crimes of the past will not be repeated.  Let’s show the negotiators that we are watching and stand with the victims! Let the negotiators know where you stand! Send your message of support for the rights of victims! From demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants to land restitution and implementing strong mechanisms for truth and justice, many obstacles lie ahead on the road to peace. But endless war is not the answer. In the last email we sent you, we featured our latest info-graphic on the human costs of the Colombian conflict that has decimated the civilian population. With members of the negotiating table finally meeting face to face and listening to victims’ representatives and their proposals, there has never been a better moment to reinforce the need for peace and justice for victims of all armed actors. That is why this moment in time is so important. Join us in sending a message of support to the negotiating table. The time for peace is now! Achieving peace won’t be easy. Addressing the underlying human rights, economic and social roots of a five-decades long conflict is a huge task, but it must be tried.  Endless war is the unacceptable alternative. The negotiating parties have reached landmark agreements on rural development and drug policy reform. Now they need to push through and reach a landmark agreement on victims’ rights. Will you take a moment and send your message of support? Best, Lisa and Omar The LAWG Colombia Team Latin America Working Group 424 C Street NE, Washington, DC 20002     Phone: (202) 546-7010     Email: lawg@lawg.org Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly.

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