Declarations recognizing the competence of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 35
in accordance with article 14 of the Convention
(Unless otherwise indicated, the declarations and reservations were made upon ratification, accession or succession.)
Colombia

10 July 2026


Declaration:

       … I declare on behalf of the Republic of Colombia that we recognize the subsidiary competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from individuals or groups of individuals, within our jurisdiction, who claim that they are victims of violations by the State of any of the rights set forth in the Convention, and that they have exhausted available local remedies.

       I also reiterate the firm commitment of the Colombian State to the fight against racism and racial discrimination, as well as its support and recognition of the work of the Committee, as a body of experts that monitors the implementation of the Convention and works to act against the injustice of racial discrimination and the dangers it represents.