Today, Colombia has the highest number of displaced people in the world after Sudan.
Millions have been forced to flee their homes during decades of fighting between guerrillas, paramilitaries and the army. The conflict started when small farmers were driven off their land by large landowners, creating support for a guerrilla movement.
Through its Peace is Possible campaign, the Colombian Catholic Church is urging its government to provide victims of the conflict with the right to truth, justice and reparations they need and bring about a peaceful solution to this forgotten crisis.
Join the online campaign with CAFOD for peace in Colombia. Millions of Colombians have suffered in the violence and fled their homes during decades of war. Have your say. Call for peace NOW!
We believe everyone, everywhere has the right to a life free from slavery. But right now, millions of children and adults are trapped in slavery in every single country in the world. Including yours.
Modern slavery is the severe exploitation of other people for personal or commercial gain. Modern slavery is all around us, but often just out of sight. People can become entrapped making our clothes, serving our food, picking our crops, working in factories, or working in houses as cooks, cleaners or nannies.
From the outside, it can look like a normal job. But people are being controlled – they can face violence or threats, be forced into inescapable debt, or have had their passport taken away and are being threatened with deportation. Many have fallen into this oppressive trap simply because they were trying to escape poverty or insecurity, improve their lives and support their families. Now, they can’t leave
2)Forms of modern slavery
Modern slavery takes many forms. The most common are:
Human trafficking. The use of violence, threats or coercion to transport, recruit or harbour people in order to exploit them for purposes such as forced prostitution, labour, criminality, marriage or organ removal.
Forced labour. Any work or services people are forced to do against their will under threat of punishment.
Debt bondage/bonded labour. The world’s most widespread form of slavery. People trapped in poverty borrow money and are forced to work to pay off the debt, losing control over both their employment conditions and the debt.
Descent–based slavery. Most traditional form, where people are treated as property, and their “slave” status was passed down the maternal line.
Slavery of children. When a child is exploited for someone else’s gain. This can include child trafficking, child soldiers, child marriage and child domestic slavery.
Forced and early marriage. When someone is married against their will and cannot leave. Most child marriages can be considered slavery.
People end up trapped in modern slavery because they are vulnerable to being tricked, trapped and exploited, often as a result of poverty and exclusion. It is these external circumstances that push people into taking risky decisions in search of opportunities to provide for their families, or are simply pushed into jobs in exploitative conditions.
Attempting to inform, remember actions taken, and inspire next steps in the fight against modern-day slavery. Originally presented to an assembly of Woodridge United Methodist Church committees on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Jan. 11, 2011.
Join the online campaign with CAFOD for peace in Colombia. Millions of Colombians have suffered in the violence and fled their homes during decades of war. Have your say. Call for peace NOW!
We believe everyone, everywhere has the right to a life free from slavery. But right now, millions of children and adults are trapped in slavery in every single country in the world. Including yours.
Modern slavery is the severe exploitation of other people for personal or commercial gain. Modern slavery is all around us, but often just out of sight. People can become entrapped making our clothes, serving our food, picking our crops, working in factories, or working in houses as cooks, cleaners or nannies.
From the outside, it can look like a normal job. But people are being controlled – they can face violence or threats, be forced into inescapable debt, or have had their passport taken away and are being threatened with deportation. Many have fallen into this oppressive trap simply because they were trying to escape poverty or insecurity, improve their lives and support their families. Now, they can’t leave
2)Forms of modern slavery
Modern slavery takes many forms. The most common are:
Human trafficking. The use of violence, threats or coercion to transport, recruit or harbour people in order to exploit them for purposes such as forced prostitution, labour, criminality, marriage or organ removal.
Forced labour. Any work or services people are forced to do against their will under threat of punishment.
Debt bondage/bonded labour. The world’s most widespread form of slavery. People trapped in poverty borrow money and are forced to work to pay off the debt, losing control over both their employment conditions and the debt.
Descent–based slavery. Most traditional form, where people are treated as property, and their “slave” status was passed down the maternal line.
Slavery of children. When a child is exploited for someone else’s gain. This can include child trafficking, child soldiers, child marriage and child domestic slavery.
Forced and early marriage. When someone is married against their will and cannot leave. Most child marriages can be considered slavery.
People end up trapped in modern slavery because they are vulnerable to being tricked, trapped and exploited, often as a result of poverty and exclusion. It is these external circumstances that push people into taking risky decisions in search of opportunities to provide for their families, or are simply pushed into jobs in exploitative conditions.
Attempting to inform, remember actions taken, and inspire next steps in the fight against modern-day slavery. Originally presented to an assembly of Woodridge United Methodist Church committees on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Jan. 11, 2011.
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I made this presentation for school project but it is more than that and can be used at different levels and places ...... I have put a lot of efforts in this project hope you all like it... Aayush
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Colombia: Creating peace amid conflict
1. Today, Colombia has the highest number of displaced people in the world after Sudan. Millions have been forced to flee their homes during decades of fighting between guerrillas, paramilitaries and the army. The conflict started when small farmers were driven off their land by large landowners, creating support for a guerrilla movement. Colombia: Creating peace amid conflict
2. Who are the guerrillas? The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) is the oldest and largest group among Colombia’s left-wing guerrillas, founded in 1964 with around 9,000 combatants. Weakened after deaths of key leaders in 2008, but still a serious threat. The National Liberation Army (ELN) formed in 1965 – now seriously weakened but refusing to accept “dishonourable” peace terms. Sometimes allies with the paramilitaries against the FARC.
3. Who are the paramilitaries? Paramilitaries - originally private security guards for the wealthy elite - are notorious for atrocities, targeting anyone they choose to label as “subversive”. 32,000 have supposedly demobilised under a Colombian government programme, but this process has not guaranteed the rights of victims to truth, justice and reparation. M any paramilitaries still remain active and new groups have formed.
4. Caught in the crossfire Francisco* and his family were driven out of their village during fighting between guerrillas and paramilitaries. Many of their friends were unable to leave and some were killed. They fled with just the clothes they were wearing. Thanks to Caritas they received a food parcel and the opportunity to make a living from growing coffee. Guerrillas and paramilitaries fight over territory to use as routes to bring in weapons or to export drugs. They also want natural resources such as diamonds or oil Millions of civilians, mainly in rural areas, are caught in the crossfire and forced from their homes. Women, children, indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities are worst affected. *People's names have been changed for their safety
5. The drugs trade Colombia is a major producer of coca, the raw material of cocaine, and poppies, which are used to produce heroine. Drugs money is one key factor in the conflict. Increasingly the paramilitaries and the guerrillas depend on the trade to buy their weapons and to finance themselves. Many farmers are forced to grow drug crops or taxed for them.
6. Uprooted and driven out Pedro* and his family had to leave their home because of the conflict. “ One day I was working with my youngest brother when guerrillas came and killed him. That is why I had to leave. “ There were many clashes between the guerrillas and the army. We could not live, sleep nor eat in peace. “ We had to be ready to run away at any moment. The conflict went on around the clock.” Caritas has given him food and hope of a more peaceful future.
7. Out of the frying pan … Both guerrillas and paramilitaries plant landmines to drive people out of their homes in rural villages. Colombia is the country with second highest number of landmine casualties in the world. … Into the fire … Most people forced to flee seek shelter in Colombia’s large cities. They often end up in slums, in cramped conditions with little or no access to running water, healthcare, education or work
8. … And then abandoned Felipe stepped on a landmine in January 2008. The accident blurred the vision in his right eye and left him deaf in one ear. He has not been able to work since and is in a lot of pain. He now lives with his mother. Those affected by landmines can apply for compensation from the state. Felipe has applied but is still waiting.
9. What is the army’s involvement? Since the intensification of the military campaign against the guerrillas in 2002, there has been a steady increase in reports of human rights violations by the army. This includes “extrajudicial executions” of innocent civilians recorded as guerrillas. CAFOD partner CINEP recorded a total of 112 cases in the 12 months to June 2008. There is also evidence of army and police collusion with paramilitaries in atrocities.
10. The Church in action The Catholic Church is seen as a trusted and neutral actor. The Social Department of the Colombian Bishops Conference (Caritas Colombia) provides trained psychologists to help people deal with trauma and bereavement. It also provides free legal help for people wanting to apply for state assistance and runs education programmes in human rights and peace and reconciliation. .
11. Back in business CAFOD and its Church partner SNPS / Caritas Colombia are helping more than 200 families in the southern Colombia rebuild their lives by setting up small community businesses – from launderettes to coffee growing.
12. A new life Antonio* and his family have fled their homes twice because of the violence. “They were threatening us, we couldn’t sleep. We had to run for it with just a bag of clothes,” he says. Antonio is now vice-president of one of the CAFOD-funded businesses – a shoe-making cooperative.
13. Overcoming stigma The CAFOD project also helps displaced people integrate into their new communities, and overcome stigma and discrimination. “The future won't get better unless we work together,” says Maria*. “ We have learned that we need to share what little we have with those who have fled their homes.”
14. The search for peace While the violence and battles for land and resources go on, people will continue to leave their homes in search of peace. One Caritas employee said: “It’s just one violent situation after another. The people that I knew as children have now grown up to be victims.”
15. What the world can do? Investments, aid and solidarity from the outside world can influence events in Colombia. Donors such as the UK and EU must ensure programmes they support are free from any link with illegal groups. British voters can ensure that the UK government uses its influence to achieve a negotiated solution. Find out what you can do at www.cafod.org.uk/giveitup Photo Credits: CAFOD, SNPS, CINEP, Annie Bungeroth, Barbara Davies, Michelle Hough, Kieran O’Brien, Paul Smith.