Supporting Criminal Justice and Localized Truth and Memory Processes in Support of the Peace Process

This project aims to support the Transitional Justice mechanisms established under the Colombian Peace Agreements by working with authorities to ensure that the design and implementation of the mechanisms are consistent with international standards and best practices as well as to ensure the effective realisation of victims’ rights. Furthermore the project supports civil society and victims’ organizations at the local levels in the Department of La Guajira and Cesar (departments heavily impacted by the conflict) to develop and implement local truth and reconciliation processes.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) proposals are developed to inform the operational design and implementation of the criminal justice mechanisms contained in the victims’ section of the peace accords and improve their relevance efficiency and gender-sensitivity; and (2) both the Colombian Truth Commission and civil society from the Departments of La Guajira and Cesar have increased knowledge and skills to implement historical memory initiatives that comply with the Commission’s territorial approach and meet the needs and expectations of the communities especially those of women and the lesbian gay bisexual transsexual and intersex community.