An International Neutrality Congress was held on April 4-7, 2024, in Bogotá, Colombia. International experts on neutrality, peace, and human rights came together to chart a different path towards global peace. 

In Colombia, a progressive government was leading an integral effort to end internal armed conflicts and dismantle non-state armed groups. In Colombia and throughout Latin America people were struggling to remove and prevent adding foreign military bases.

Goals of the Neutrality Congress:

• Collective Awareness: to promote the urgent inclusion of the concept of neutrality in international debates. Neutrality is a key concept in a volatile and complex world.
• State Commitment to Neutrality: Deepen states’ commitments to neutrality, highlighting its importance for sovereignty, self-determination, human rights, and sustainable development.
• Real Actions for Peace: Develop strategies that transform war-driven agreements into governance tools that have the potential to achieve real peace and to free up resources for community development.
• Debate on the Obsolescence of War: Initiate a dialogue on war as an obsolete option that threatens reason, life, and dignity.

This congress featured panel discussions, workshops, and the participation of renowned national and international speakers, including prominent figures such as Ed Horgan, Enkhsaikhan Jargalsaikhan, Farud Saman, Heinz Gärtner, Karen Devine, Ofunshi Hernández, Roberto Bolaños, Swaran Singh, and representatives of the Colombian government.

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