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<p>We are deeply concerned by reports of sexual violence by military actors in Colombia.
We expect state authorities to comply fully with their human rights obligations, and
are glad that the Colombian authorities have taken swift action to investigate these
allegations and hold those responsible to account.</p><p>The United Kingdom remains
committed to protecting and promoting human rights in Colombia, which the FCO has
designated a Human Rights Priority Country. The UK has continued to provide support
to help Colombia tackle the legacy of sexual violence from its long conflict. Since
2016, UK support to a network of survivors of sexual violence has helped document
1200 new cases which are now before the transitional justice system. The UK has also
funded work to train rural medical professionals in how to attend cases of sexual
violence, including with a view to preserving evidence to facilitate convictions.
We are also supporting civil society organisations to work with the Special Jurisdiction
for Peace on sexual violence cases through our contribution to the UN Trust Fund.</p>
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