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Who we are

We stand up for rights,

transforming realities

In Colombia Diversa we join forces, to protect LGBTIQ+ rights and ensure that all voices are heard, especially those that have historically been silenced.

Through activism, rigorous research and legal accompaniment, we turn stories of discrimination into concrete actions that generate impact, justice and social change.

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Commitment to equality and LGBTIQ+ rights

Our Mission Statement

Colombia Diversa seeks to ensure inclusion, recognition and respect for the human rights of the LGBTIQ+ population in Colombia. human rights of the LGBTIQ+ population in Colombia.

Since 2004 we have been fighting for the rights of those who have been discriminated against for loving, being or appearing "different". In order to live in an equal society for all, we carry out strategic litigation, advocacy and research on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Colombia.

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We promote the change

Our Board of Directors is made up of leaders with backgrounds in human rights, economics, communications and politics. Each member brings their experience to guide our actions.

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Santiago Eder Garcés
Historian and economist at Brown University.
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Brigitte Baptiste
Biologist and rector of the EAN University.
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Ana Elissa Leiderman
Expert in business and target audience outreach through engagement simulations.
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Virgilio Barco
Political scientist with a master's degree in economics and economic development consultant.
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María Camila Moreno
Anthropologist and geographer with expertise in human rights IHL.
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Hernando Muñoz
Social worker and PhD in gender perspectives in social sciences.
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Héctor Fabio Cardona
Journalist and expert advisor in strategic communications.
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Gustavo Osorio
Lawyer and social security consultant and professor at the Universidad Externado de Colombia.
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Tito Parra
Lawyer. Specialist in financial law and public management.

Colombia Diversa Team

Marcela Sánchez Buitrago

Marcela Sánchez Buitrago is a social worker graduated from the National University of Colombia and holds a Master's degree in Peacebuilding from the University of the Andes. A feminist and human rights defender, she has dedicated her career to promoting social justice and equality. She serves as the director of Colombia Diversa, one of the most influential organisations in the defence of LGBTIQ+ rights in Colombia. Under her leadership, the organisation has strengthened its role as a national and international reference in the fight against discrimination through advocacy, research and strategic litigation.

LINA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ PATIÑO
LINA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ PATIÑO
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGER
Amalia
Amalia
Emotional Support Coordinator
CARLOS MANTILLA COPETE
CARLOS MANTILLA COPETE
MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR
JENNIFER DELGADO MORENOJENNIFER DELGADO MORENOJENNIFER DELGADO MORENO
JENNIFER DELGADO MORENO
ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET PROFESSIONAL
JAVIER MIRANDA SUÁREZ
JAVIER MIRANDA SUÁREZ
ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
Annie Ramirez
ANNIE RAMIREZ CASADIEGO
HUMAN RESOURCES AND RECRUITMENT PROFESSIONAL
YEISSON MORENO MEDINA
YEISSON MORENO MEDINA
COUNTER
Cindy Sanchez
CINDY SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ
LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
Cindy Bautista
CINDY BAUTISTA VÁSQUEZ
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Jhonny Jiménez
JHONNY JIMÉNEZ RODRÍGUEZ
COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Juliana Acevedo
JULIANA ACEVEDO RUÍZ
COMMUNITY MANAGER
MATEO GAMBOA CORREA
MATEO GAMBOA CORREA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Beldys Hernández
BELDYS HERNÁNDEZ ALBARRACÍN
ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
Cristina Uribe
CRISTINA URIBE JAIMES
Litigation Lawyer
MARCELA BETANCOURT LOZANO
MARCELA BETANCOURT LOZANO
LITIGATION LAWYER WITH A FOCUS ON MIGRATION
Maria Juliana
MARÍA JULIANA RIVERA ROJAS
LITIGATION LAWYER
VALENTINA PARRA ESCOBAR
VALENTINA PARRA ESCOBAR
PEACE AND TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR
Angela Parra - Diverse Colombia
ÁNGELA MARÍA PARRA ROJAS
PEACE AND TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE LAWYER
NATALIA ANDREA HERRERA GALVEZ
NATALIA ANDREA HERRERA GALVEZ
PEACE AND TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE LAWYER
JULIETA OLARTE ESPITIA
JULIETA OLARTE ESPITIA
PEACE AND TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE LAWYER
MARÍA FERNANDA URIBE DÍAZ
PEACE AND TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE LAWYER
Ivonne
IVONNE WILCHES MAHECHA
PSYCHOLOGIST

Over Two Decades of Awards and Recognition

No Homophobia Gala in Bogota

Year of recognition: 2006 and 2010

This is an event that recognises and honours individuals, organisations and companies that have worked for non-discrimination and inclusion of the LGBTIQ+ community.

Felipa de Souza Award

Year of recognition: 2010

An annual award presented since 1994 by the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) now known as Outright Action International to activists and organisations working to defend and promote the human rights of LGBTIQ+ people around the world.

National Award for the Defence of Human Rights in Colombia

Year of recognition: 2015

It is a recognition of the work of leaders and organisations in the protection of human and territorial rights in the country. Colombia Diversa was a finalist in the category Collective NGO Process.

San Sebastian Awards

Year of recognition: 2016

Every year, the San Sebastian Colombia Community highlights the work and commitment of organisations and individuals who, through their efforts, have achieved great advances in the recognition of the rights of the LGTBI community.

Order of the Congress in the rank of Commander

Year of recognition: 2024

A decoration awarded by the Colombian Congress to institutions, guilds or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to the country in various areas such as social development, the economy, education or culture.

Global Pluralism Award

Year of recognition: 2025

This award, created in 2017 by the Global Centre for Pluralism, celebrates "pluralism in action" and is given every two years to individuals, organisations, governments and companies that contribute to building societies where human diversity is respected and valued.

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Category: Member

Five Key Alliance

The Five Keys Alliance is made up of Colombia Diversa, Women's Link Worldwide, Corporación Humanas, the National Women's Network and Sisma Mujer. This Alliance was born from the negotiation of the Peace Accords in Havana, and aims to ensure that in the Colombian transitional justice context there is a differential treatment of sexual violence, reproductive violence and other crimes committed because of prejudice based on sexual orientation, gender expression and/or gender identity.

Category: Founder and member

Network Without LGBTIQ+ Violence

The Red Sin Violencia LGBTIQ+ documents and analyses lethal violence due to prejudice in Latin America and the Caribbean. In the current context, producing data is a political act: we make visible what they want to erase, we demand justice and we strengthen democracy through citizen participation.

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Gender Peace Group Alliance - GPAZ

The Alianza Grupo Género Paz - GPAZ is made up of the National Women's Network, Dejusticia, the Colombian Commission of Jurists, Sisma Mujer, Corporación Humanas, Women's Link Worldwide and Colombia Diversa. GPAZ is a group of organisations that has ensured that the gender approach is included and complied with in the Peace Agreement. We have been present from providing elements for the negotiations in Havana to monitoring and making recommendations for its implementation.

Category: Founder and member

LGBT Litigators Network of the Americas

The LGBTI+ Litigators Network of the Americas is an international articulation of independent litigators and social organisations that defend the rights of LGBTIQ+ people through strategic litigation and legal advocacy.

Category: Member

Alliance for the Litigation of Gender-Based Violence before the Special Jurisdiction for Peace

The JEP Alliance is made up of Corporación Humanas, Corporación Ocho de Marzo, Corporación Caribe Afirmativo, Red Nacional de Mujeres, Corporación Colectiva Justicia Mujer, Colombia Diversa and Women's Link Worldwide. Its objective is to work to guarantee the human rights of women and people with Diverse Sexual Orientation, Identity and Gender Expression (OSIEGD) who are victims of gender-based violence and violence due to prejudice committed as a result of or in connection with the armed conflict. In the framework of strategic litigation, the organisations that make up the Alliance share the interest of working together for truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-repetition.