The Colombian Constitutional Court reaffirmed the right of women to obtain abortions in a decision passed down Wednesday. The Plenary Chamber of the Constitutional Court upheld a 2005 decision which…
Thousands of protesters, primarily women, took to the streets in several Colombian cities Saturday to demand an end to gender-related violence and discrimination. According to local media, the march in…
The Colombian Women’s Caucus staked its claim to the Senate Presidency, said local media Tuesday. Senator Maritza Martinez became the first woman to formalize her candidacy for the position. “It…
More than 700 reports of child sex abuse were reported in Bogota in 2011, an 11% rise on the previous year, reported local media Wednesday. Councillor Martha Ordonez said the…
Colombian domestic violence laws will not work as long as attackers go unpunished, said women’s groups Friday. Responding to a raft of new government measures aimed at preventing violence against…
Mayor Gustavo Petro on Monday announced that half of the new Bogota district government will consist of women. Of the 14 appointed executive officials, seven are men and seven are…
The women-only taxi service in Medellin has been such a success the owner of the cooperative has had to triple the number of employees to meet demand, newspaper El Espectador…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed a bill Wednesday that eliminates wage discrimination against women. “I just enacted this law which will eliminate discrimination that exists today against women with…
Cali is bustling with activities all week. One of the main attractions of the festival week is the city’s horse back ride which traditionally draws not only the regions finest…