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[Migrations forced by violence: the Colombian case].
Gloria Marcela Gómez Builes1, Gilberto Mauricio Astaiza Arias, Maria Cecília de Souza Minayo
1Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia. magobu4@yahoo.es
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|September 25, 2008
Summary
Internal forced displacement, driven by violence, significantly impacts global migration. In Colombia, over 3.5 million have been displaced, leading to severe health and human rights issues.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Human Rights
Context:
- Human migrations are historical drivers of societal change.
- Internal forced displacement is a significant component of global migration in the 20th century.
- Colombia exemplifies large-scale internal forced displacement due to armed conflict.
Purpose:
- To present a global overview of violence-induced migration.
- To analyze the specific characteristics of forced displacement in Colombia.
- To highlight the impact on victims' health and quality of life.
Summary:
- Colombia has over 3.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to armed conflict in the last 25 years.
- Forced displacement causes socio-demographic shifts and negatively affects victims' health and well-being.
- This phenomenon constitutes a severe human rights violation, creating vulnerability and deteriorating living conditions.
Impact:
- Forced displacement exacerbates health problems and reduces quality of life for affected populations.
- The study underscores the profound human drama and vulnerability associated with internal displacement.
- Recognizes forced displacement as a critical human rights issue demanding attention and intervention.
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