Iris Marín
Iris Marín is a prominent Colombian human rights advocate currently serving as the Defensora del Pueblo, a position she has used to highlight and address the critical humanitarian emergencies affecting vulnerable communities in Colombia. She has been particularly vocal about the impacts of armed conflict on rural, Afro-Colombian, and indigenous populations, emphasizing the need for immediate governmental intervention to protect these communities. Recently, she has reported on the escalating violence in regions like Chocó, where clashes between armed groups have led to significant displacement and a humanitarian crisis, underscoring the ongoing challenges facing Colombia in achieving peace and security for all its citizens.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín is the Ombudsman who supported the presidential measure stating that no one is above the law.
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Belize:
Ombudsman Iris Marín warned that the impact extends beyond those directly injured or killed.
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Panama:
Iris Marín condemned the images shared by De la Espriella, stating that the state should not compete in cruelty.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín, the then defender, warned that health cannot continue to depend on judicialization.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín, the former defender, warned that health cannot continue to depend on judicialization.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín expressed solidarity with the family of Joan Sebastián Durán and called for an investigation into his death.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín is the defender of the people who emphasized the need for a smooth transition.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín is the Ombudsman and called for trust in the democratic process during the elections.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín is the Ombudsman who has rejected expressions that could lead to violence.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín heads the Ombudsman's Office and stated that they will accompany potential mobilizations to ensure rights are upheld.
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