International Development Grant
Addressing Conflict-Related Human Rights Violations Suffered by LGBTI People in Colombia
Project Number: CA-3-P007651001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $298,375.00
Start Date: November 25, 2019
End Date: February 28, 2022
Duration: 2.3 years
Project Description
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.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased inclusion of Afro-LGBTI victims of the armed conflict into the Integrated System of Truth’s reports and cases filed; and (2) improved effectiveness of Afro-LGBTI Organizations in contributing to the Integrated System of Truth’s operations on behalf of Afro-LGBTI victims through research documentation and advocacy at the national and international level.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved at the end of the project (August 2022) include: (1) 28 cases or reports concerning Afro-LGBTI victims of the armed conflict accepted by the Integrated System of Truth (70% of the project target and close to 50% representation of women); (2) the project met its project target as the Integrated System of Truth referenced the situation of LGTBI people; (3) increased knowledge of 75 members of Afro-LGTBI organizations on how to document human rights violations after their participation in 5 training sessions and facilitated engagement with the offices of the Integrated System of Truth and the Special Rapporteur.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
International Institute on RaceEquality and Human Rights
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs