24-27 March
A Solidarity Mission from the organization Peace for Life visited Barrancabermeja.  The international and interfaith group met with the Women's Popular Organization, families of the victims of the 16 May 1998 massacre, youth initiatives and the LGTB community.  Vivian de Lima of the Philippines noted, “In every country I visit, I see the same forms of violence.  The work that we have is to lift ourselves up to seek justice and peace for everyone—not just for the victims, but for all of society.  This includes those who commit violence—(See photos.)