Outcome COL_D_1.3

Judicial and non-judicial monitoring, control, clarification and investigation bodies and humanitarian response key stakeholders strengthen their capacities for care of prioritized population and the administration of justice with a differential approach, with the support of the UN Country Team for state efforts (UNSDCF 3.5)

In 2022, UN Women Colombia made significant progress on outcome 1.3 (on track). The System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-repetition (SIVJRNR) and the Special Instance for Women were strengthened, and 7,021 women leaders and human rights defenders have enhanced their capacities for prevention and protection thanks to the Profedensoras Programme . In 2022, UN Women continued its work with the institutions of the Integral System for Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition (SIVJRNR). In 2022, UN Women continued its work with the institutions of the Integral System for Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition (SIVJRNR) for the mainstreaming of the gender approach within the internal and external procedures of its institutions. Regarding the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP), UN Women supported the enhancement of the technical capacities of the JEP to investigate and judge cases of GBV and sexual violence in 3 macro-cases [1] and provided technical inputs for the JEP to open macro-case No. 11 on Sexual Violence, Reproductive Violence and other crimes based on Gender, Sex, and Sexual Identity or Orientation [2] . UN Women –in alliance with the Embassy of Sweden—worked with the Truth Commission (CEV) on the finalization of the documentary “When the Waters Flow as One” –which showcases the contribution of Colombian women to the construction of peace in the last 20 years. The documentary was submitted to national and international film festivals. UN Women also strengthened the Gender Technical Roundtable –part of the legacy of the CEV that finished its mandate in 2022—as the instance for CSOs to engage in dialogue with the SIVJRNR. Finally, UN Women also supported the Search Unit for Missing Persons (UBPD) in the development of its gender workplace policy by providing technical and financial assistance. UN Women continued to support the Special Instance of Women , a mechanism that was created through the Peace Agreement for the monitoring of the implementation of gender measures. UN Women also contributed via advocacy and interinstitutional coordination –including the Presidential Council for Women and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—to start the formulation process of the National Action Plan of Resolution 1325 of the UN Security Council . On the other hand, UN Women implemented capacity-building initiatives geared towards the mainstreaming of the gender approach into the prevention, protection and self-protection strategies regarding women leaders and human rights defenders (WLRD), and the safeguarding of their safe spaces. UN Women also continued to work with the Ombudsman’s Office to strengthen the capacities of its officers regarding, firstly, the initiative of prevention and self-protection strategies of WLRD, and secondly, innovative strategies to improve the participation of young women in civic spaces. In particular, 11 CSOs (3 of indigenous and 2 of afro women) are finalizing projects as a part of ProDefensoras for the prevention and protection of women social leaders and human rights defenders that have benefited 7,021 women leaders and defenders (including 667 indigenous women and 2591 afrocolombian women) in 71 municipalities. Also, as a part of the programme, 13 self-protection and self-care strategies and 4 emergency and rapid response funds were implemented and supported institutional response capacity via 4 Ombudsman’s Office Reports that issued recommendations to public entities for the prevention and protection of women’s human rights defenders. With the support of the PBF-GYPI , the CO selected 8 CSOs and platforms (1 of them of deaf women) of young women that promote their advocacy and innovative practices for peacebuilding in local civic spaces. As a part of the UNDIS , the CO has benefited women with disabilities (WwD). For instance, with the support of the CERF , UN Women delivered resilience kits to 134 women with disabilities affected by humanitarian crises. The CO has also incorporated the disability approach in its reincorporation JP financed by the UN MPTF for Sustaining Peace. [1] Case 04 – Territorial situation of Urabá, Case 07 – Forced Child Recruitment, and Case 08 – Crimes Committed by Public Force and Paramilitary Forces. [2] The JEP opened this macro-case on July 11 th through Auto SRVR No. 103 of 2022.

Judicial and non-judicial monitoring, control, clarification and investigation bodies and humanitarian response key stakeholders strengthen their capacities for care of prioritized population and the administration of justice with a differential approach, with the support of the UN Country Team for state efforts (UNSDCF 3.5)

In 2023, UN Women Colombia made significant progress on outcome 1.3 (on track). The Integral System for Peace (SIP) was strengthened , the Action Plan for the Program for Integral Guarantees for Women Leaders and Human Rights Defenders 2023 – 2025 was formulated, and 7038 persons (6331 women and 707 men) are empowered to develop community and self-protection mechanisms in the framework of the ProDefensoras Program (Norway). Alongside, 1.838 young women strengthened their leadership and advocacy skills to position their agendas in the civic spaces for peacebuilding that emerged after 2021’s social unrest. In alliance with Norway, UN Women supported the formulation of the Action Plan for the Program for Integral Guarantees for Women Leaders and Human Rights Defenders 2023 – 2025 , including specific indicators on gender-equality for the dismantlement policy. Alongside, as a part of a process facilitated bby the UN Women’s Technical Secretariat of competitive funding mechanisms for civil society, 15 civil society organization were selected to implement prevention and protection strategies for women leaders and human rights defenders, as well as initiative for the economic autonomy of ex-combatant women in the framework of the second phase of ProDefensoras. In 2023, UN Women continued its work with the institutions of the Integral System for Peace (SIP) for the mainstreaming of the gender and survivor-centered approach within the internal and external procedures of its institutions. Regarding the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP), UN Women supported the enhancement of the technical capacities of the JEP to investigate and judge cases of GBV and sexual violence in 3 macro-cases [1] and provided technical inputs for the JEP to open macro-case No. 11 on Sexual Violence, Reproductive Violence and other crimes based on Gender, Sex, and Sexual Identity or Orientation [2] . UN Women –in alliance with the Embassy of Sweden—worked with the Truth Commission (CEV) on the finalization of the documentary “When the Waters Flow as One” –that showcases the contribution of Colombian women to the construction of peace in the last 20 years. The documentary was submitted to national and international film festivals. UN Women also strengthened the Gender Technical Roundtable –part of the legacy of the CEV that finished its mandate in 2022—as the instance for CSOs to engage in dialogue with the SIVJRNR. Finally, UN Women also supported the Search Unit for Missing Persons (UBPD) in the development of its gender workplace policy by providing technical and financial assistance. With the GYPI-PBF, 1838 young and diverse women increased their participation and have a higher impact on thirty (30) formal and informal decision-making processes regarding civic spaces in Nariño that emerged as a response to the increased social conflicts, protests, and dialogues related to 2021’s civil unrest in Colombia. Within this framework, 16 innovative initiatives for the care of life, non-repetition of armed conflict, and local peace management were implemented by 10 CSOs (one of them is an organization of women with disabilities) in Nariño, benefiting 24 networks and social processes of young and diverse women. Moreover, with the support of the CERF , UN Women delivered resilience kits to 134 women with disabilities affected by humanitarian crises. The CO has also incorporated the disability approach in its reincorporation JP financed by the UN MPTF for Sustaining Peace. Also, with the CERF, UN Women consolidated its role as the leading agency in mainstreaming the gender approach within humanitarian action, strengthening the technical capacities of 59 women from 31 local organization to implement tools for preventing, mitigating and responding to humanitarian crisis. With the support of the German Embassy, the technical capacities for risk management of 77 humanitarian workers from 28 entities (10 United Nations organizations, 10 international CSOs, 5 national CSOs, 2 local government institutions and 1 national instance) were enhanced. [1] Case 04 – Territorial situation of Urabá, Case 07 – Forced Child Recruitment, and Case 08 – Crimes Committed by Public Force and Paramilitary Forces. [2] The JEP opened this macro-case on July 11 th through Auto SRVR No. 103 of 2022.

Judicial and non-judicial monitoring, control, clarification and investigation bodies and humanitarian response key stakeholders strengthen their capacities for care of the prioritized population and the administration of justice with a differential approach, with the support of the UN Country Team for state efforts

UN Women continues to provide political and technical support to the Comprehensive Peace System (SIP for its acronym in Spanish) and the Ministry of Justice in addressing sexual and gender-based violence through the following initiatives: 1. Strengthening capacities to clarify the truth and provide comprehensive care for victims, with a focus on the differential approach of the Special Jurisdiction for macro-cases 05 and 11. 2. Supporting the SIP Gender Technical Assistance Group to enhance the impact of women's organizations in transitional justice processes. 3. Backing proposals aimed at empowering victims of sexual and gender-based violence before the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP). 4. Assisting the Ministry of Justice in the JEP-national government coordination group to integrate gender considerations in the implementation of restorative projects and to mainstream gender in the National Search System, as well as in the formulation of a comprehensive policy for locating missing persons. Moreover, as a part of the humanitarian strategy, UN Women supported local CSOs, their community resilience and protection capacity in contexts of humanitarian crisis (Juntas and CERF project).