Programa, Putumayo 6

Abstract

The "Voices and Regions" program is an initiative of the Directorate for Citizen Participation and Communal Action of the Ministry of the Interior of Colombia. The episode addresses citizen participation in the peace process in Colombia, with emphasis on the inclusion of peasant communities and victims of the armed conflict. Fabián Bastidas, guest of the program, discusses the need for active and direct participation of the people in the construction of peace policies. The importance of social justice, investment in education, health and employment is highlighted as fundamental pillars to achieve lasting peace. In addition, the participation of women in Colombian politics is mentioned, pointing out that, although there has been progress, female representation remains insufficient. The need for greater gender equality in political spaces is highlighted. The program concludes with a call for popular mobilization and the unity of social organizations to demand from the State real spaces for participation and solutions to the social and economic problems that affect the region.