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Nearly a decade after Colombia's historic peace agreement, the country has formalized nearly 4 million hectares of land for rural communities while over 11,000 former combatants continue building peaceful lives. As Colombia heads into presidential elections, the UN celebrates democratic gains while pushing for continued progress on the groundbreaking 2016 peace framework.
Eight years after Colombia's historic peace agreement, a special court is finally delivering justice to victims through groundbreaking restorative sentences. The International Criminal Court just praised the progress, signaling hope for thousands affected by decades of conflict.
Nearly a decade after Colombia ended 50 years of armed conflict, researchers are listening to the people who matter most: the communities building peace every day. Their voices reveal both remarkable progress and the work still needed to make peace last.
Nearly a decade after Colombia ended 50 years of armed conflict, researchers are gathering real stories from the communities rebuilding their lives. Their insights reveal what actually works when turning peace agreements into lasting change.
A groundbreaking Notre Dame study reveals that peace agreements backed by international partners are far more successful than those without global support. The research offers a proven roadmap for ending conflicts that have torn communities apart for decades.
A decade after ending 50 years of conflict, Colombia continues its journey toward lasting peace despite ongoing challenges. The UN reports significant progress in reintegration and rural reform while supporting communities still affected by violence.
Six million Colombians living in conflict-affected regions just got a decade more support after the president signed a law extending development programs born from the 2016 peace agreement. Poverty in these 170 rural municipalities has already dropped by nearly 40 percent since the programs began.
Colombia's Catholic bishops are urging their nation toward reconciliation and peaceful democratic participation as the country prepares for March and May elections. Their message comes after a five-day assembly focused on healing divisions and supporting vulnerable communities.
The European Union and Armenia are pushing forward with efforts to sign a comprehensive peace agreement with Azerbaijan, marking a major step toward ending decades of conflict in the South Caucasus. The joint declaration follows positive momentum from recent peace talks and signals hope for lasting regional stability.
A new report from the University of Edinburgh reveals insights into peace agreements signed worldwide in 2025, offering hope through data-driven understanding of conflict resolution. The PA-X database tracks hundreds of agreements, helping researchers and peacemakers learn what works.
Colombia's government and the Gulf Clan have overcome a diplomatic hurdle to restart peace negotiations, bringing hope back to a decades-long effort to end internal conflict. The talks, which paused earlier this month over concerns about U.S. pressure, are now moving forward with international support.
Nearly 40% of peace agreements fail within five years, but new research from Notre Dame reveals a powerful solution: international partners who stay engaged on the ground dramatically improve success rates. The deeper their involvement, the better the odds for lasting peace.
New global data shows peacemaking is changing fast, with fewer formal peace agreements but more complex mediation involving multiple countries and actors. The findings reveal both challenges and new pathways for ending conflicts worldwide.
After 32 years of deadly conflict that killed over 36,000 people, Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement at the White House. The breakthrough moment came when leaders who initially refused to sit near each other ended their meeting with an embrace.
One year ago, Azerbaijan and Armenia took a giant leap toward ending decades of conflict by initialing a peace agreement in Washington. The breakthrough has already opened borders, restored trade, and launched new infrastructure connecting the region.
Nearly 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia this week, marking the biggest success yet for the country's peace initiative. The historic moment shows real progress toward ending decades of conflict.
After decades of conflict, Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached consensus on a peace agreement text, marking unprecedented progress toward regional stability. The South Caucasus neighbors are now preparing to sign and ratify the deal without preconditions.
The European Union is doubling down on its commitment to Colombia's rural transformation, with a special envoy visiting communities where peace is taking root in once-neglected territories. Young farmers and women leaders are turning conflict zones into thriving agricultural hubs.
The United States and Armenia just signed a groundbreaking infrastructure agreement that builds on regional peace efforts and promises to connect nations through trade corridors. The $2.5 billion project will create new roads, railways, and economic opportunities across a historically divided region.
After a tense suspension, Colombia's government and the country's largest paramilitary organization have resumed negotiations that could bring peace to regions controlled by armed groups for three decades. The talks aim to demobilize nearly 10,000 members and restore government services to neglected communities.
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