The ongoing task of raising awareness about IHL
The ICRC has been working for more than 50 years to raise awareness of IHL and its implementation it in Colombia. This takes the form of efforts to position IHL as a source of protection for the population affected by armed conflicts and to promote respect for it. To this end, the ICRC has maintained an ongoing bilateral dialogue with armed groups and the State, as well as with negotiation tables within the framework of the current Total Peace policy.
In 2023, we strengthened the knowledge of more than 700 students, civil authorities, journalists and public officials in IHL and related topics. We also participated in forums, academic activities and discussion tables.
Likewise, we made efforts to include IHL and interna- tional standards on the use of force in the norms and resolutions of the military and police forces. We advised on the development of regulations and trained more than 4,700 members of the armed and security forces in different parts of the country.
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