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Breaking the mould: the need to recognize and value the work of female indigenous leaders
Female indigenous leaders such as Aida Quilcué, Daniela Soto Pito, and Mercedes Tunubalá are assuming more prominence and instigating...
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More than a thousand social leaders and human rights defenders have been killed in Colombia since 2016. La Libertad Sublime aims to share their stories, highlight their causes, and raise awareness.
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Aug 276 min read
Silencing Voices: An Analysis of the Murder of Social Leaders in Córdoba and their Socio-Political Implications
José Gregorio Naranjo and William Alvarez Dominguez; two more victims of the violence faced by social leaders and human rights defenders...
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Aug 127 min read
The Violence which Stalks Leaders in Córdoba
Mary Emilse Bailarín, Edwin Tapia and Luis Mendoza are among the more than 70 local leaders who have been murdered in Córdoba since...
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Jun 246 min read
Safeguarding the Promise: Protecting Ex-Combatants in Colombia's Fragile Peace
Ex-combatant Jaime Díaz wanted to enter politics. His murder, and that of over 400 signatories of the 2016 agreement, have generated...
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Jun 179 min read
The historical and present-day violence in the Bananera zone of Magdalena
Rural leaders Martin Escobar and Willington Tovar were both shot dead in August 2023 in Magdalena. The department has a long and tragic...
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Jun 135 min read
Fighting for life: The dangers faced by social leaders in Cartagena and Bolívar
Social leaders Ronald Gomez, Billy Smith Salgado and Herney Arrieta were all killed in the department of Bolívar since August 2023....
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Mar 2212 min read
The Ongoing War on those Reclaiming their Land and Leading Crop Substitution Programs in Córdoba
Land claimant Emiro Sanchez and rural leader Neider Alzate were both murdered in Córdoba within a couple of weeks of one another in 2023....
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Mar 217 min read
The Murder of Communal Leaders in the Colombian Caribbean: Dying in Defence of their Communities
Communal leaders Miguel Arrieta, Alfonso Medina, Milton Rocha & Jeison Jacome were all murdered during 2023 in Colombia's Caribbean...
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Mar 1510 min read
The Ongoing Killing of Social Leaders in Bolívar: A Call for More Action
Social leaders Rosa Celix and Samir Zarate were murdered in the department of Bolívar during 2023. Article written by Rosmery Carbonell,...
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Feb 288 min read
Voices Silenced: The Tragic Tales of Social Leaders in Colombia's Caribbean Region.
Social leaders Nestor Martinez, Jhon Rueda & Temistocles Beltran were murdered in the Caribbean region throughout 2023. *Article written...
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Dec 6, 20238 min read
Indigenous Leaders in the Caribbean: The Cases of Benito Castillo, Mary Petro and Albert Mendoza.
Indigenous leaders Mary Petro, Albert Mendoza and Benito Castillo were murdered in the Colombian Caribbean in 2023. Article written by...
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Dec 4, 20239 min read
LGBTQ+ Leaders in the Caribbean: The Cases of Dania Polo, Franklin Pabon & Alfredo Arrieto.
LGBTQ+ leaders Dania Polo and Franklin Pabón were both murdered in 2023, highlighting the continued threats faced by LGBTQ+ activists in...
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Oct 10, 202322 min read
Palenque Palenque! An Intense and Uplifting Celebration of Culture & Identity.
The annual Festival of Drums and Cultural Expressions of Palenque is a celebration of the unique culture and identity of San Basilio de...
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Oct 2, 202311 min read
Fray Torres: another victim in the conflict over land in Magdalena and throughout Colombia
Fray Torres represented communities in land reclamation processes in the department of Magdalena until his murder in September 2022....
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Sep 27, 20238 min read
The murder of leaders like Javier Gamez highlights the structural issues in La Guajira and Colombia
Agrarian leader Javier Gamez was murdered in La Guajira in December 2022. Like many murdered social leaders, his killing remains...
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Sep 26, 20236 min read
The murders of Juan Bautista & Luis Peña and the need for greater media and government attention.
Pacto Historico members Juan Bautista and Luis Peña were both murdered within days of one another in Bolívar. *Article written by Tatiana...
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Sep 14, 20237 min read
Barranquilla: the capital of life?
Community leaders Miguel Arrieto and Johnny Agudelo were murdered in the metropolitan area of Barranquilla, highlighting the issues of...
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Aug 17, 20236 min read
The Murder of Neiver Pertuz and State Abandonment in Magdalena.
Social leader Neiver Pertuz defended the rights of his community in Remolino (Magdalena) until his murder in August 2022. *Article...
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Aug 3, 20238 min read
The Femicide of Eva Amaya Left Two Children without a Mother and Sucre without a Valuable Leader
Social leader Eva Amaya was found stabbed to death at her home in Santiago de Tolú (Sucre) in September 2022. *Article written by Sandy...
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Jul 24, 20236 min read
Nicodemus Luna Mosquera: The Doom of a Social Leader
Former union leader Nicodemus Luna Mosquera was shot dead near Dibulla, La Guajira, in November 2022. *Article written by Isabella Auque,...
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