About this Event
As part of a broader visit to Canada, two members of Colombia’s Ethnic Commission will be in Ottawa to share lessons from their work with Indigenous and Afro-Colombian women peacebuilders. They have graciously agreed to join us for a conversation on how grassroots peacebuilders are advancing inclusion, strengthening social cohesion, and leading community-driven responses to conflict in some of Colombia’s most affected regions.
The discussion will also highlight Canada's support for locally led peacebuilding initiatives and explore lessons and insights relevant to practitioners, policymakers, and others working to advance inclusive and sustainable peace in Colombia and beyond.
We invite you to hear from distinguished panelists Albenis Tique and Yobana Millán, leaders with our partners in Colombia, Mujeres de la Comisión Étnica – Volviendo Juntas a la Raiz (Women of the Ethnic Commission – Returning Together to the Root). The discussion will be moderated by Meredith Preston McGhie, Secretary General of the Global Centre for Pluralism.
About Mujeres de la Comisión Étnica
Mujeres de la Comisión Étnica – Volviendo Juntas a la Raiz (Women of the Ethnic Commission – Returning Together to the Root) is a grassroots organization based in Colombia. Comprised of Indigenous and Afro-Colombian women leaders and elders, Women of the Ethnic Commission works in communities that have been deeply affected by armed conflict and violence. The organization monitors the implementation of the Ethnic Chapter of Colombia's 2016 Peace Accord and advocates for the meaningful participation of ethnic and Afro-Colombian women in advancing peacebuilding efforts within their territories. The Ethnic Chapter was created to protect the rights of Indigenous, Afro-Colombian, and Roma peoples and to ensure their inclusion in the implementation of the peace agreement.
About the Partnership
Through the Strengthening Peace Through Pluralism project, the Global Centre for Pluralism has partnered with Women of the Ethnic Commission to support Indigenous and Afro-Colombian women in documenting community experiences, monitoring progress on commitments under the Ethnic Chapter, and bringing local perspectives into policy and peacebuilding discussions.
Together, we support communities in generating their own evidence, strengthening leadership and advocacy skills, and engaging directly with policymakers and government officials to advance inclusive and locally led peacebuilding.
Learn more about the Global Centre for Pluralism here: https://www.pluralism.ca/
And learn about our work in Colombia here: https://www.pluralism.ca/peace-conflict/building-inclusive-peace-in-colombia/
Event venue & nearby stays
The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Canada
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