Comprehensive reparation for women victims of the Colombian armed conflict: an analysis from a human rights perspective and the challenges of implementation

Author: Heygui Tifany Araujo-Zúñiga 

Email: hetiarzu@gmail.com - haraujo@unimagdalena.edu.co

Abstract: The non-international armed conflict in Colombia has had profound repercussions on the material, emotional, psychological, and moral well-being of citizens and communities affected by this phenomenon. This study aimed to analyze the comprehensive reparation measures for women victims of the armed conflict in Colombia. A hermeneutic paradigm was adopted, and the research followed an interpretative-descriptive approach. Documentary analysis of theoretical, scientific, and legal sources enabled the identification and substantiation of the issue under examination. The findings reveal an alarming number of women subjected to violence during the war, with documented cases of displacement, homicide, threats, sexual violence, and the forced disappearance of family members—circumstances which often resulted in women assuming sole responsibility for their households. In this context, violence against women has been used as a tool to exert domination and power. Although reparation processes do exist, they fall short of fully addressing the harm endured, with implementation often being inadequate and fragmented. Moreover, while women's participation in reparation policies is encouraged, it frequently remains symbolic, preventing these measures from effectively responding to their actual needs and expectations.

Keywords: reparation measures; women; comprehensive reparation; armed conflict.

Living in fear: perceptions and responses of Tijuana women to violence

Authors: David Rocha Romero, Jimmy Ramos Valencia and Priscilla Flores Grajales

Email: drocha@uabc.edu.mx - jramos.postodoctoral@colef.mx - p.floresgrajales@gmail.com

Abstract: The aim of this research is to analyze the pervasive fear among women aged 18 to 55 in Tijuana, examining their responses to experiences of violence and criminality. This study synthesizes findings from 196 in-depth interviews, documenting women's fears, experiences, and coping strategies related to insecurity and violence within the city. The research reveals that violence in Tijuana manifests in structural, symbolic, and cultural forms, reinforcing patriarchal behaviors and shaping public spaces with masculinized characteristics. The results indicate that younger women (18–25 years old) exhibit a heightened fear of physical and sexual aggression, whereas older women (46–65 years) express greater concern for their children's safety and tend to avoid public spaces during certain times, opting for a more secluded lifestyle. The individual narratives provided by the participants not only furnish a detailed anthropological analysis but also underscore the resilience, adaptability, and resistance of women in the face of adversity, serving as a compelling call to action to confront the deep-seated issues of gender-based violence in Tijuana.

Keywords: violence; fear; insecurity; resilience, Tijuana.