Colombia

On 2 August, the Colombian Campaign to Ban Landmines (CCCM) organised a talk to celebrate the Convention’s entry into force at the Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, where government representatives confirmed that they aimed to ratify the CCM. Participants in the event included Dr. Bruno Moro, the UN Systems Coordinator in Colombia, and Dr. Álvaro Jiménez Millán, National Coordinator for the CCCM. The action was attended by Dr. Nohra Quintero, International Disarmament and Security Coordinator for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who spoke about the path to implementation of the Oslo Process in Colombia. Dr. Diana Rodríguez was also present, consultant to the office for human rights policy and legal advice at the Ministry of Defence. She explained the advances that had been made by the Colombian government after the signing of the CCM. Finally, Diana Teresa Sierra from Humanidad Vigente spoke about the consequences of using weapons that are as indiscriminate as cluster bombs. Everyone present then watched a performance, as representatives from civil society “beat the drum to ban cluster bombs.”

Mr. Camilo Serna, camilo@colombiasinminas.org, Colombian Campaign to Ban Landmines (CCCM)

Colombian EIF Events Flyer (1,165KB)

(Spanish) EIF Event Summary (383KB)

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