On Saturday we spent a great deal of time at ONIC, the main National Organization for Indigenous Peoples. A great deal of input. We are beginning to get a better understanding of the oppression suffered by the Indigenous, but also of the movements that are struggling to change the situation, attempting to benefit from an apparent openness to dialogue that the new President expresses.
Our final meeting was at CNOA, the National Organization of Afro-Colombian Organizations. Much like Natives, Afro-Colombians have suffered violence, displacement, racism and poverty. One impressive aspect of this organization is the presence of passionate, young and educated youth on the staff. An exhausting but very good two days.
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