Enhancement of technical cooperation and capacity-building in the field of human rights in Colombia to implement the recommendations of the Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Coexistence and Non-Repetition: follow-up to Human Rights Council resolution 53/22

Condemnatory

No

Analysis

• This Item 10 resolution contains limited criticism focusing on violations by armed groups and lack of progress in peace negotiations. It also contains some praise for the government.
• Colombia supported the resolution as the main sponsor.
• Moreover, the resolution was adopted under Item 10, which concerns mere "technical assistance," signaling an uncritical approach.

Main Sponsors

Colombia

Vote

Consensus

Key Praise

• "Acknowledging the commitment and efforts made by the Government of Colombia, national institutions and civil society in the promotion and protection of human rights and the consolidation of peace in Colombia…"

Key Criticism

• "Expressing concern at the obstacles to the effective implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, signed in November 2016 between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC-EP)…"
• "Expressing concern about the continued recruitment and use of children by non-State armed groups and organized crime…"