Such collaboration, previously articulated with other human rights organisations, is a clear demonstration of civil society's commitment to facilitate peacebuilding.

In the midst of a worrying context of uncertainty and with the hopes of civil society for a lasting peace, Colombia Diversa, an organisation that fights for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, signs an agreement of understanding with the Truth Clarification Commission (Comisión del Esclarecimiento de la Verdad-CEV).

"The signing of this agreement, in this turbulent context, which threatens the stability of peace, is a manifestation of civil society's irrevocable commitment to peacebuilding and reconciliation. The struggle for diversity and equality will never be compatible with any form of expression of armed struggle", says Marcela Sánchez Buitrago, executive director of Colombia Diversa.

This support is being provided in order to join forces in the search for the truth about the violent events.
committed against LGBT persons in the context of the armed conflict in Colombia. This signature is a step
It is a clear example of the importance of the joint work that can be done between civil society and the state for truth and dignity.

The agreement signed today also includes other organisations such as Limpal and Taller de Vida which, together with Colombia Diversa, join the various human rights associations that have signed this cooperation agreement to achieve peace in our country.