08/22/2026
The 2016 Peace Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP includes an Ethnic Chapter — the first of its kind in any peace agreement. This chapter was designed to protect the rights of Indigenous, Afro-Colombian and Roma peoples and ensure their inclusion in the implementation of the peace agreement.
These commitments provide an important lens through which to examine pluralism in Colombia today. Our Colombia Monitor Report assesses the state of pluralism through indicators such as its commitment to international law and treaties, constitutional protections for ethnic rights, and the implementation of these commitments.
To explore pluralism in Colombia including key gaps and opportunities, read our Monitor report: https://monitor.pluralism.ca/publication/colombia-report/
Our work in Colombia has connected us to the people and communities at the heart of these issues reminding us that progress toward inclusion and belonging must also be reflected in how societies respond to moments of crisis. Our partner on the ground, the Women of the Ethnic Commission Returning Together to the Root (Mujeres de la Comisión Étnica) is currently providing assistance to Colombians affected by the recent earthquake that has devastated communities in the country's pacific coast.
To learn about the work of the Women of the Ethnic Commission including their earthquake relief efforts, see this link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcBvcwvkSbZ/
