International Institute on RaceEquality and Human Rights

Published purpose

This project focuses on increasing the visibility and access to justice for Afro-LGBTI victims of the Armed Conflict in Colombia through the Integrated System of Truth. Project activities include: (1) running workshops and training sessions for members of Afro-LGBTI organizations; (2) conducting workshops in two parts with the CEV (Truth Commission) and Afro-LGBTI partner organizations on issues of violence and discrimination faced and gaps in the Truth System regarding Afro-LGBTI persons (part 1), and presentations by CEV on how it carries out its work and advise on making submissions (part 2); and (3) conducting workshops with the Office of the Special Rapporteur to inform the Rapporteur about the armed conflict and LGBTI people in Colombia and facilitating information to partner organizations on the Rapporteur's mandate.