Forced displacement and women's security in Colombia

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Humanitarian Studies
• Conflict Resolution

Background:

• The Colombian conflict has created a complex environment for assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs).
• Transitional justice initiatives coexist with ongoing armed conflict, creating a dual reality.
• Constitutional Court rulings, like the gender-sensitive Auto 092, aim to integrate humanitarian aid and transitional justice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the challenges in implementing gender-sensitive humanitarian interventions for IDPs in Colombia.
• To examine the gap between legal frameworks and local realities in the Colombian context.
• To propose strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of humanitarian aid for displaced women.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of political processes and legal rulings concerning internal displacement.
• Examination of the implementation of transitional justice and humanitarian interventions.
• Focus on gender-sensitive approaches and their effectiveness at the local level.

Main Results:

• National government reluctance and local realities hinder the full adoption of progressive legal frameworks.
• Displaced women remain in a particularly vulnerable position due to implementation gaps.
• Existing gender regimes present significant barriers to effective aid and justice.

Conclusions:

• Gender-sensitive humanitarian interventions must navigate complex political and local contexts for greater efficacy.
• Legal frameworks need to be adapted to local realities to truly benefit IDPs.
• Strategies transforming pre-existing gender regimes are crucial for improving the situation of displaced women.