Organización comunitaria y derechos humanos

The research examines the 'legal mobilization' of displaced women's grassroots organizations (OMDs) in Colombia. It argues that in violent contexts, legal mobilization is hindered by 'unstable frames' (constant changes in laws), 'disappearing resources' (loss of assets and state capture by armed groups), and 'dangerous political opportunities' (risks of assassination and threats for social leaders). The study highlights that for these women, the pursuit of human rights is inextricably linked to the need for poverty alleviation and a 'dignified life.' It specifically analyzes the transition from the humanitarian framework of Law 387 of 1997 to the transitional justice framework of the 2011 Victims Law, noting that while the latter offers monetary reparations, it may overlook the systemic need for socio-economic stabilization.

• Legal mobilization in violent contexts is characterized by 'unstable frames,' where laws and their application change constantly, often as a symbolic means for the State to regain legitimacy despite lacking a monopoly on violence.
• Violence causes a 'flight of resources' or 'disappearing resources,' occurring both through the destruction of physical assets by armed groups and the 'private control of public resources' by illegal actors who co-opt municipal officials.
• Political opportunities for displaced women are 'dangerous,' as leadership often leads to threats and violence. In a study of 40 grassroots organizations, 20 had received death threats.
• Women leaders face gender-specific risks, including sexual violence and humiliation, often used to punish those who challenge traditional gender roles or are perceived as 'too political.'
• The Constitutional Court's Sentence T-025 of 2004 and subsequent follow-up orders (such as Auto 092 of 2008) created a significant political opportunity by judicializing public policy and introducing a 'differential approach' for women.
• The transition from Law 387 of 1997 to the 2011 Victims Law (Law 1448) shifted the organizational identity from 'displaced' to 'victims,' moving the focus from socio-economic stabilization to transitional justice and monetary reparation.
• Grassroots organizations of displaced women (OMDs) function primarily as 'membership-based organizations of the poor' (MBOPs), where the primary goal is the alleviation of poverty to achieve a 'dignified life.'
• OMD activities are categorized into three types: solidarity activities (e.g., community kitchens), income-generation activities (e.g., small businesses), and legal/political representation (e.g., paralegal assistance and lobbying).
• Government income-generation policies are criticized for focusing almost exclusively on 'qualifying the supply' (training) rather than 'stimulating demand' (creating jobs) or addressing care responsibilities of women.
• Poverty levels among displaced populations remain critical; a 2010 measurement showed only 10.1% of displaced households were above the poverty line, and 54.52% were above the indigence line.

APA

Ripoll, J. L., Sandvik, K. B., & Gómez, J. V. (2014). Organización comunitaria y derechos humanos. Peace Research Institute Oslo. https://cdn.cloud.prio.org/files/93b777f9-82ef-4095-896c-21a6a516fb90/Lemaitre et al 2014 Organizacion comunitaria y derechos humanos JUSTICIA GLOBAL 10.pdf?inline=true

Chicago

Ripoll, Julieta Lemaitre, Kristin Bergtora Sandvik, and Juliana Vargas Gómez. Organización comunitaria y derechos humanos. Peace Research Institute Oslo, 2014. https://cdn.cloud.prio.org/files/93b777f9-82ef-4095-896c-21a6a516fb90/Lemaitre et al 2014 Organizacion comunitaria y derechos humanos JUSTICIA GLOBAL 10.pdf?inline=true.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{ripoll2014organizacin, author = {Ripoll, Julieta Lemaitre and Sandvik, Kristin Bergtora and Gómez, Juliana Vargas}, title = {{Organización comunitaria y derechos humanos}}, institution = {Peace Research Institute Oslo}, year = {2014}, month = aug, url = {https://cdn.cloud.prio.org/files/93b777f9-82ef-4095-896c-21a6a516fb90/Lemaitre et al 2014 Organizacion comunitaria y derechos humanos JUSTICIA GLOBAL 10.pdf?inline=true}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }