Intervention by the Nordic-Baltic States. 3 July 2025.
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries.
We thank the High Commissioner for his latest report and the insightful recommendations. We would also like to express our support for the work of the OHCHR in Colombia and highlight the importance of ensuring its funding.
We commend Colombia for recognising the urgent need for a comprehensive and integral implementation of the peace agreement from 2016, and its continued efforts towards sustainable and durable peace. However, former combatants, human rights defenders and social leaders continue to face a dire security situation. We must recognize that this represents a threat to the peace agreement.
We would also like to commend the work of the OHCHR within the area of Security Sector Reform, as well as the Colombian government’s cooperation in this regard.
Lastly, we appreciate the support of the OHCHR to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, supporting its important work within transitional justice and to ensure accountability for human rights violations and abuses.
In your view, what further support does Colombia need in order to continue the implementation of the peace agreement from 2016 considering the current security situation in the country?
