Additional Context: The OHCHR plays a key role implementing the historic peace agreement and protecting human rights in Colombia. According to the OHCHR, this reduction creates a protection gap, especially for Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant communities, grassroots groups, human rights defenders, and peasant communities.

Devex Researcher Note: The OHCHR faced a $54.5 million regular budget shortfall and received $242 million less in voluntary contributions than requested in 2025. While framed as a multi-country issue with many donors pulling back, the funding gap was driven in large part by reductions in U.S. foreign assistance — historically the largest source of U.N. human rights funding.

Source: OHCHR