Land restitution as transformative reparation in peace-building La restitución de tierras como reparación transformadora en la construcción de paz

Abstract

This article is the result of a research project called: The Restitution of Lands as Transformative Repair in the Construction of Peace, which arises as an initiative of the students of the law program of the Francisco de Paula Santander University, members of the Research Seedbed in Human Rights –SEMDHUM-, in order to awaken in the academic community interest in the Land Restitution policy within the framework of transitional justice, with emphasis on compensation for damage and restoration of the rights of victims of the conflict armed, especially the indigenous communities that suffered confinement, abandonment and / or dispossession of their lands. A series of strategies for the appropriation of knowledge and the participation of students in academic processes of competence development in this area were promoted. For this reason, the status of victims of the conflict of the indigenous communities, their survival and the enjoyment of their rights, as well as the jurisprudence, regulations and the need for a differential approach in the public policy of land restitution were auspicious. A forum called Land Restitution as Transformative Reparation in Peace Building was also held, a training on the ethnic approach in the Land Restitution process, understanding the importance of the relationship with the territory within the indigenous communities. his worldview and worldview. Lastly, and as a result of the investigations and training, the members of the seedbed participated in representation of the Francisco de Paula Santander University, in the II Interuniversity Regional Contest "Transitional Restitution of Lands for Peace and Reconciliation", obtaining the award to first place and best speakers.