Delegations to Colombia
In
solidarity with our Colombian partners, Witness for Peace organizes delegations
for people to travel to Colombia
and see first-hand the impacts of U.S. policies. They meet with a wide spectrum of experts,
representatives from NGOs, campesinos, business leaders and government
officials.
Click below to learn more
about participating in a Witness for Peace delegation to Colombia:
A typical delegation to Colombia
will:
- Meet with a wide range of experts and activists,
including leaders in the peace movement and the business community, to
hear their analysis of U.S.
policy in Colombia
- Learn about the economic roots of Colombia's
conflict
- Hear first-hand accounts of the impact of aerial
spraying
- Hear testimonies from displaced people and others
directly affected by the conflict
- Travel to areas outside of Bogotá to see the impact of U.S.
military assistance
- Talk to union organizers about the violence they face
- Meet with U.S. Embassy and Colombian government and
military officials
- Learn grassroots legislative and media strategies to
work for change in the U.S.
- Get to know the wonderful Colombian culture – the food,
language, music
Safety of
Delegations:
The safety of our delegates
is our number one priority. Since taking
our first Colombia
delegation in January 2001, hundreds of people have safely traveled with us to
this troubled yet spectacular South American country. Nevertheless, all
participants must be aware that travel to this country struggling for peace
amidst conflict has some inherent risks. For this reason, we require all delegates to follow a strict security
protocol at all times while in Colombia.
For more information on safety issues, contact the WFP National Office.
