“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
“Los Rostros de Policarpa”, Quipile Chapter 1 “Women as a cross-cutting issue in the post-conflict era: a social, moral and political demand”. The aim of this documentary film project is to highlight the situation of women entrepreneurs affected by the violence of the armed conflict and other forms of violence in rural areas of the department of Cundinamarca. It is
Healthy minds (2025) Project in progress We are currently working on the approval of the project “Mentes Saludables para el Progreso” (Healthy Minds for Progress), which will be implemented in 70 municipalities in Cundinamarca. The project is focused on the prevention and care of mental health diseases in the rural population.
“Diente de León”, Viotá (2022-2023) Proyecto ejecutado The Diente de León Initiative was born after the documentary “The Faces of Policarpa Viotá, Chapter 2”, which shows the current situation of women leaders, victims, professionals and ex-combatants;aware of the constant violation of the human rights of women and girls, two women created the initiative in order to strengthen their rights and
Silenced voices Amazonas (2022) Interview with Monica Yucuna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzYCf3HXSZY Mónica Yucuna, leader, spokeswoman and defender of the human rights of indigenous women in the Colombian Amazon, talks about the challenges her people currently face. Among them, the differences characterized by education and different treatment between girls and boys, the lack of presence and support from state organizations and indigenous institutions
Silenced voices Cauca “Silenced Voices “ It is a documentary that shows the current situation of leaders in northern Cauca, Colombia. From Social Work, with an emphasis on Human Rights and from journalism, we sensitize society. We show the daily struggle in the search for peace. We listen to the voices, often silenced, of human beings who are willing to
Introduction to the documentary “The Faces of Policarpa”. Viotá Chapter 2 “Women as the transversal axis of post-conflict: a social, moral and political requirement”. https://youtu.be/-Dlq4D3pcI0?feature=shared Maria Mauersberger, Social Worker and Legal Representative of the Women in Peace Foundation Colombia, takes us on a journey of stories of courageous women leaders, among landscapes with blue skies and magical mountains. But it
Documentary “Rostros de Policarpa”. Viotá Chapter 2 “NOTHING COULD DEFEAT THEM! STRONG AND AUTHENTIC HEROINES: BETWEEN MACHISMO, WAR AND INVISIBILIZATION” OUR POLYCARPA FACES.
Trailer “Los Rostros de Policarpa” Viotá Chapter 2 November 14, Colombian Women’s Day. In homage to the heroine Policarpa Salavarrieta. The faces of Policarpa Chapter 2 Viotá, Cundinamarca. https://youtu.be/4Inn3n_I6CQ?feature=shared The story of 8 inspiring women of peace. A journey through the mountains and coffee-growing regions of Cundinamarca, Colombia. Maria Mauersberger from the Fundación Mujeres en Paz Colombia dives into the
Women in peace building Peace-building in Colombia is a central issue because of the country’s history and because armed disputes persist to this day in many regions. In this peace-building work, women play a significant role. On the one hand, they are specifically impacted by the war, so their contribution to peacebuilding is essential. On the other hand, they simply
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