

The Colombia-based Focal Groups of Male Victims of Sexual Violence (the Focal Groups) – supported by the gender and differential approach group of the SJP’s Unit of Investigation and Accusation, in alliance with the RMVP. RMVP aims to (1) achieve an adequate institutional response and recognition of sexual violence as a crime, not a cultural practice (2) make private and community environments safe for girls and women (3) ensure that peace benefits women and girls (peace in the home, peace in the country) and (4) eradicate the stigmatisation generated by this crime. Red de Mujeres Víctimas y Profesionales (RMVP) – a national organisation of women victims of sexual violence and human rights defenders, and a founding member of the Global Network of Victims and Survivors to End Sexual Violence (SEMA). The joint submission was made in March 2022 by:


This public report presents the main findings submitted to the justice component of Colombia’s system of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP).
