Urgent Action Colombia May 2026

Linked below is an Urgent Action regarding the imperative need for protection for members of the Colombian human rights organisation, Inter-Church Commission for Justice and Peace.

In late March, human rights defender Juan Carlos Gaona, a member of the Inter-Church Commission for Justice and Peace in northern Colombia, received a text message stating that an operation to murder him had been frustrated by chance – but that he would not be so lucky next time.

This death threat highlights the urgent need for stronger protection for members of this organization across the country. Amnesty is calling on Colombian authorities to comply with international measures ordering it to protect the organization.

Urgent Action Link: [Click here]

Please take action as soon as possible until 7 August 2026.

Please also copy your communications to the Colombian Ambassador to the UK: Her Excellency Ms Laura Sarabia, Embassy of the Republic of Colombia, 3 Hans Crescent, London, SW1X 0LN (elondres@cancilleria.gov.co)

As always, we are very grateful for your support. It really makes a difference!

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