PTR Excursion 2024: Colombia

From 13-23 June 2024, students, PhD-researchers, and others connected to the PTR master program went on an excursion to Colombia. The country itself has suffered from long-standing conflict involving the government, guerrilla forces, and paramilitary groups, among other actors, resulting in thousands of killed people, forced displacement, disappearances, kidnappings, sexual violence. For about ten days, we had the privilege to listen and learn first-hand from people affected by the conflict as well as those working for justice and peace. The excursion allowed us to deepen our understanding of the complexities and challenges related to the reconciliation process and to achieve “total peace.”