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Since 1958, a complicated internal conflict, involving far left and far right illegal armed groups as well as government forces, has resulted in more than 5.7 million internally displaced people and led to the deaths of more than 220,000 Colombians.
Campaign Closed On Tuesday 13 October we began to hand in our petition to the Colombian government in locations around the world. Now is the time to pray. Pray for...

News

Jesús Alberto Puerta Pérez was killed allegedly by members of a local criminal group to whom he regularly evangelised.
The most concerning reports come from the departments of Arauca, Caquetá, Cauca, Guaviare and Nariño.
Pastor Karen Nierles, whose husband Pastor Dario Ivan Garcia was shot dead in January 2025.
The campaign invites supporters to sign a petition to be submitted to the winner of the upcoming presidential elections.

Reports

Violations of FoRB in Colombia take two main forms: violations perpetrated by illegal armed and criminal groups, and violations against religious minorities belonging to
The situation of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is increasingly a test of the broader human rights environment across Latin America.
This statement is dedicated to the 12 religious and social leaders that have been killed or kidnapped by illegal armed or criminal groups in

Blog

The question raised by the case of Preacher Ortiz Joya and leaders like him is not merely who killed him and why.
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The exclusion of traditional authorities from decisions concerning sacred sites has direct implications for the practice of indigenous spirituality and FoRB.
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Any policy which purports to be working toward ‘Total Peace’ must guarantee real protections of the right to FoRB.

Features & Magazine Issues

Pastor Karen, whose husband Ivan was murdered in January 2025. Photo: Juan Pablo Daza
Total Peace?
Protect Colombia's Religious Leaders...
The Lora Rincón family
Remember their names
Many Christians in the north- central part of Colombia are on edge after the targeted assassinations of two church leaders in the space of...
Cartagena Square, Colombia
'I realize I can heal.' Equipping communities in Colombia
Equipping communities in Colombia...