The Other Face of Development in Colombia: Living as Minorities amidst Civil War, Hydrocarbon and Mining Exploitation, and Generalized Human Rights Violations

If you live around the San Diego area, attend this event

The Other Face of Development in Colombia: Living as Minorities amidst Civil War,
Hydrocarbon and Mining Exploitation, and Generalized Human Rights Violations

Colombia is currently engaged in a peace negotiation that may end Latin America’s longest civil war after five
decades. The country has already adopted a new more democratic constitution and made some progress in
demobilizing right wing paramilitary groups, though a number of criminal gangs have risen in their place. Like
other Latin American countries, Colombia has also pushed forward a national development project focused on public and private international oil and mining projects aimed at stimulating economic growth and promoting energy security. Progress on these fronts, nevertheless, has its ugly side. Indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians and women have expressed their concern that the manner in which the
government pursues these goals undermines the security, safety and health of
the most vulnerable in Colombia. This event presents their experiences and
provides an opportunity for students to gain insights into the challenges raised
by efforts to promote peace and development that will benefit people in their
local communities and not just national statistics. UCSD Faculty Discussants
will provide a comparative perspective on the Colombian experience. Join us
for an award-winning documentary, panel discussion and reception.


Wednesday, April 17, 2012 1-6:30 PM
Hojel and Weaver in the Copley International Conference Center, Institute of the Americas Complex, UCSD

Film: We Women Warriors (79 minutes in Spanish with English subtitles) 1-2:30 PM in the Hojel Auditorium

Panel & Discussion 2:45-5 PM in the Weaver Room
Yasmin Romero Epiayu Wayuu people indigenous leader, La Guajira, Colombia
Aviva Chomsky Professor, Dept. of History, Salem State University/
Diego Grueso Attorney and Judicial Representative of AFRODES
(Association of Afro-descendants) in Colombia, and enrolled
in the UCLA School of Law
Discussants: Nancy Postero Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Anthropology, UCSD
and Simeon Nichter Assist. Professor, Dept. of Political Science, UCSD
Moderator: Esteban Ferrero-Botero MA Candidate, CILAS, UC San Diego

Reception 5 PM in the Weaver Room

Sponsored by: CILAS, Critical Gender Studies, Cross Cultural Center, Dean of Social Sciences, Eleanor
Roosevelt College, Global Justice, Graduate Student Association, IICAS, Literature, Pomona College, Third
World Studies Program, Student Sustainability Collective, Women's Center