Support a woman – change a life.
At Fundación Mujeres en Paz Colombia, we stand compassionately and resolutely by women who have experienced violence. Through prevention work, personal empowerment, and the creation of support networks, we help them break free from cycles of violence. Violence is often invisible—but no woman should have to endure it in silence.
Preventing femicide – prevention saves lives
Femicide is not inevitable. In many cases, this violence could have been prevented—if warning signs had been recognized and stronger networks of support, education, and institutional response had been in place.
Finding healing, embracing forgiveness, daring new beginnings.
Finding healing, embracing forgiveness, daring new beginnings.
Violence against women: often invisible, a harsh reality for millions.
Violence against women: often invisible, a harsh reality for millions. With Mujeres en Paz Colombia, we give women in conflict-affected regions a voice. Through targeted education and guidance, we help them strengthen their rights and build independent economic pathways. Together, we promote women’s leadership as a driver of real social change. Be part of this transformation: your donation saves futures.
«Ruta Pacífica de Mujeres»: Women in peacebuilding.
“Ruta Pacífica de Mujeres”: Women in peacebuilding. (2023) In Colombia, women from all parts of the country are committed to building peace. One example of this is the feminist movement «Ruta Pacífica de las Mujeres», which has been active at national level since 1996 and is made up of representatives from 300 organizations from 18 departments in the country. Teresa
A commitment to building citizenship in prison. (2023)
A commitment to building citizenship in prison (2023) Artículo Maria Mauersberger y Marcela Briceño Donn (2023). “Una apuesta a la construcción de ciudadanía desde la prisión”,pág. 375. En: Perspectivas jurídicas sobre el crimen en Colombia. Universidad de Los Andes. Bogotá. Colombia. https://campusvirtual.defensoria.gov.co/assets/pdfs/2023/09/Revista_Tus_Derechos_Edicion_3.pdf Unfortunately, this article is not available in english, but we would like to present it as an example
«I’m talking to you from prison, by Skype.» (2021)
«I’m talking to you from prison, by Skype»: Living in the past, disconnected from life, family and social networks (2021) Article Maria Mauersberger (2021).“Te hablo desde la prisión, por Skype”: viviendo en el pasado, desconectados de la vida, de la familia y de las redes sociales* En: “Cárcel, derecho y sociedad. Aproximaciones al mundo penitenciario en Colombia” Unfortunately, we do
Human Rights and Women Social Leaders
Human Rights and Women Social Leaders Women social leaders in Colombia are visible in their communities, fighting for the defense of human rights in their territories. Being a leader or social leader in the country is sometimes complicated, and can even be dangerous. According to the organization Pares (2023), in only 3 months of this year, 36 leaders have been
Spotlight: Human rights and peacebuilding in Colombia. Colombian women as actors in peace work
Spotlight: Human rights and peacebuilding in Colombia. Colombian. Women as actors in peace work Artículo Unfortunately, this article is not available in English, but we would like to present it as an example of the activities we carry out at the Foundation, using our voice to bring to light the reality that women live in Colombia. SummaryColombian women are directly
«Colombian women in their struggle for peace» (2023)
«Colombian women in their struggle for peace” (2023) Article Peacebuilding: a challenge for Colombians. Your Rights Magazine, pp. 15-17. Defensoría del Pueblo, Colombia. Unfortunately, we do not have this article in English or German, but we would like to present it as an example of the activities we carry out in the Foundation, using our voice to bring to light
