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Justice for Colombia (JFC) is a British-Irish trade union-funded organisation that campaigns for human rights, trade union rights and peace with social justice in Colombia. www.justiceforcolombia.org
"This referendum represented the restoration of labour rights that had been cut under neoliberal + pro-business govts."

The CUT and CGT trade union federations have criticised opposition blocking of the proposed referendum on progressive social reforms.
Trade unions criticise congressional blocking of referendum on social reforms - justice for colombia
The CUT and CGT trade union federations have criticised opposition politicians in the Colombian congress after the Petro government’s proposed public referendum on its social reforms bill was blocked....
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May 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Colombia’s insecurity crisis saw several killings of trade unionists, community activists and former FARC members in the peace process throughout the month of April.

Here is JFC's monthly human rights update for April 2025.
Colombia human rights update April 2025 - justice for colombia
Colombia’s insecurity crisis saw several killings of trade unionists, community activists and former FARC members in the peace process throughout the month of April. The high violence demonstrates the...
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May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Several executive members of the CUT and FECODE trade union federations have faced new threats and smears on social media.

They include trade unionists who have partnered with British trade unions through JFC.

The CUT called the attacks "unacceptable".
CUT and FECODE executive members targeted in new case of anti-union aggression - justice for colombia
Colombia’s largest trade union federation, the CUT, has condemned threats and smears made against a number of its executive committee members and those of the FECODE teacher federation, particularly o...
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April 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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We've partnered with @jfcolombia.bsky.social to bring you the next #Solidarity session.

Tutor: Nick MacWilliam

This session provides a platform to discuss the challenges faced by Colombian communities and explore ways we can stand in solidarity with them: gftuet.org.uk/courses/soli...

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April 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
March saw violent instability claim the lives of community activists, trade unionists and indigenous leaders, with women activists and children among victims.

In the first three months of 2025, 45 social activists and 14 former guerrillas were killed.
Colombia human rights update March 2025 - justice for colombia
Ongoing violent instability in Colombia claimed the lives of community activists, trade unionists and indigenous leaders in March, with a number of women activists and children among the victims. Seve...
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April 1, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The progressive Patriotic Union (UP) party faced horrific violence in the 1980s-2000s, with over 5700 supporters murdered or disappeared by the army and paramilitaries.

Now, 83 ex-paramilitaries face charges over the atrocities.

Will survivors and victims' families finally see a degree of justice?
Former paramilitaries accused over historic violence against progressive UP party - justice for colombia
The murder of more than 5,000 members and supporters of the Patriotic Union (UP) political party between the 1980s and 2000s is one of the most notorious atrocities of Colombia’s armed conflict. While...
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March 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Colombia's largest trade union federation, the CUT, has backed government proposals for a public vote on the progressive labour reform.

It came after opposition politicians voted against the reform, blunting the hopes of millions of low-paid and informal workers for fairer conditions.
CUT trade union federation backs government proposal for public vote on blocked labour reform - justice for colombia
Colombia’s largest trade union federation, the CUT, has given backing to government proposals that would enact a national referendum on social reform bills, which have faced intense opposition in the ...
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March 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM