Democracy, Human Rights and Peace in Colombia

Colombia’s long-standing internal conflict is deepening and US involvement is growing. Yet little consensus exists about what policy options are available for resolving the conflict.

Three centers at the University of Notre Dame—the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights—in collaboration with the Colombia Commission of Jurists and the Inter-American Dialogue (http://www.thedialogue.org/) are launching a three-year initiative designed to: Gather a cross-section of the actors in Colombia who are committed to democracy and human rights; Provide training and intellectual support for Colombian analysts and leaders; Create a space in the United States where Colombian scholars who are at risk can find a supportive intellectual environment; Raise new awareness—especially in the United States—of the problems and opportunities facing Colombia by advancing research, scholarship, and public discussion about democracy, the rule of law, and conflict resolution in Colombia; and help clarify the debate over policy options in both Colombia and the United States.

Publication

"Peace, Democracy and Human Rights in Colombia" edited by Christopher Welna and Gustavo Gallón, (Notre Dame Press, forthcoming 2006)

Conferences

Conflict & Peace in Colombia: Consequences and Perspectives for the Future
September 22, 2003

Democracy, Human Rights and Peace in Colombia
March 26 - 27, 2001