Norwegian Refugee Council - Colombia

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Fact Sheet:

NRC's Country Programme Colombia

NRC has been active in Colombia since 1991, providing protection and humanitarian assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons.

Evaluation:

Right to Education and Participation for Children and Youth in Nariño

This summative evaluation assesses the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the Right to Education and Participation for Children and Youth in Narino project (2008-2012) in Colombia.

Colombia: Displaced Women’s HLP Rights In Colombia NRC contributes to increased security of tenure for IDP women in Colombia while strengthening the capacity of the State Institutions to protect land rights		Colombia: One million children out of school The on-going conflict in Colombia has resulted in difficult access to education and there are currently more than one million children out of school.

Colombia: A different kind of school The 26 years old student, Marcela, has been a part of the youth education program in Colombia for more than 1 ½ years. “The program offers a great opportunity for families”, ...		Colombia: NRC supports historic law for the victims of armed conflict A milestone for the victims of the armed conflict in Colombia and the possible step towards peace and reconciliation was reached this week.

The Nansen Conference /Colombia: Severely affected by climate change (05.06.2011)

Colombia: Milestone in fight against impunity (08.12.2010)

New report from IDMC: Government of Colombia must not miss chance to return l... (11.11.2010)

Colombia: Colombia Humanitarian Context (08.04.2010)

NRC Report - Colombia: Few reasons for optimism (28.03.2008)

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NRC in Colombia

Established: NRC started operations in 1991. Since 1993 is active in Colombia through PCS (Project Counscelling Service) and as an independent NGO from 2005.
Country Office: Bogotá
Field Offices: Cucuta and Ocaña (Norte de Santander), Pasto and Tumaco (Nariño), Santa Marta (Magdalena) and Bogotá Ciudad de Panamá (Panama), Quito and Tulcan (Ecuador) and San Cristobal (Venezuela)
Budget 2012: USD 9.8 mill. Budget 2011: USD 9,5 mill. Budget 2010: USD 9,6 mill.
International staff: 3
National staff: 85

Contact NRC in Colombia

Interim Country Director:
Andrea Naletto

E-mail: nrc@nrc.org.co

Tel: +57 3134223614

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NRC Report on Colombia

IDP Voices

Discover the personal stories behind the figures on internal displacement

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Internal Displacement

Visit IDMC to learn more about Internal Displacement in Colombia

Useful links

Eltiempo.com
El Espectador
Codhes
Instituto Latinoamericano de Servicios Legales Alternativos
Colombia Human Rights Network