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“We are people, we are not toys, and we are not alone.” | Catcalling in Colombia

Today, catcalling, or acoso callejero, presents a considerable challenge throughout Latin America. In Cali, for instance, one in four women has been victim of catcalling, which encompasses anything from persistent staring and whistling to calling out obscene comments, in ways that usually express unwanted sexual attention.

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Innovation at the Heart of Education: Two New Projects from Children Change Colombia

As 2026 rolls on, Children Change Colombia remains committed to expanding our portfolio of educational projects, particularly in the rural regions of Colombia where access to opportunity is most limited. We are excited to share details of two new initiatives launching this year: Solar Panels for Schools and the Interactive Science Toolkit.

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Five Children Rescued in the Jungle:  Colombia’s Forced Recruitment Crisis Comes Into Focus

In the rural zone of Cartagena del Chaira (Caqueta), 5 children and one young adult aged around 18 were found deep in the jungle after hiding from armed guerrilla groups for three days. FARC dissidents had kidnapped their parents.
The full story, however, is even more harrowing than it first appeared.

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