Embassy of the United States

An emphasis on human rights permeates our bilateral relationship with Colombia.

An emphasis on human rights permeates our bilateral relationship with Colombia.  Colombian policies to improve respect for human rights have led to significant progress, but human rights issues like extrajudicial executions, impunity, displacement, and violence against vulnerable populations and unionists remain serious problems.  The Department of State produces several reports related to human rights in Colombia, including the Human Rights Report, the International Religious Freedom Report, Trafficking in Persons Report, and the Advancing Freedom and Democracy Report.  Additionally, the Embassy maintains regular dialogue with the government and civil society to promote human rights objectives. 

 
Monitoring and promoting labor rights remain important aspects of our policy.  Chapter VII of the 2009 Human Rights Report (previously Chapter VI) addresses labor issues in Colombia.

Documents

• Human Rights Defenders Letter from Ambassador William R. Brownfield (PDF 120 KB)