La Comisión de la Verdad en Colombia: Un Enfoque para Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes

The commission is composed of eleven members, chosen through a public call, who work together as a collegiate body. Their task is to gather information and provide a comprehensive account of the conflict, which lasted for over five decades. The commission's members are experts in the field, with experience and knowledge of the Colombian conflict. They are responsible for listening to victims, perpetrators, and witnesses from various sectors, regions, and social conditions to gather a broad and comprehensive account of the conflict. The commission's conclusions are historical, ethical, and human, and are documented in the Final Report, which will be presented to the country after three years of work. The commission's work is crucial in Colombia because it helps to understand what happened during the conflict, allows for collective questioning about the barbarity experienced, and contributes to finding explanations for the complexity of the conflict. Additionally, the commission provides tools for learning alternative ways to resolve political differences without violence. The commission's members are: Francisco José de Roux, Ángela Salazar, Carlos Martín Beristain, Alejandra Miller, Alfredo Molano Bravo, Patricia Tobón Yagarí, Saúl Franco, Lucía González, Alejandro Valencia Villa, Marta Ruiz, and Carlos Guillermo Ospina. The commission's work is not limited to Colombia, as similar truth commissions have been established in other countries, such as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kenya, and Timor-Leste. These commissions have played a crucial role in promoting reconciliation and accountability in their respective countries. The commission's importance extends beyond its work in investigating the conflict. It also provides a platform for children, adolescents, and young people to participate in the search for truth and the construction of memory. This is reflected in the commission's efforts to engage with young people and listen to their experiences and perspectives. In Colombia, the conflict has had a profound impact on children, adolescents, and young people, who have been affected by violence, displacement, and trauma. The commission's work aims to provide a space for these young people to share their stories and experiences, and to contribute to the construction of a more just and peaceful society. The commission's work is ongoing, and it is expected to present its Final Report to the country after three years of work. The report will provide a comprehensive account of the conflict and its impact on Colombian society, and will offer recommendations for preventing similar conflicts in the future.