Written by Krikor Yeretzian. Published on May 28, 2018.
This article was published in 2018, it reflects numbers and facts true at the time of publishing.
The Colombian conflict is characterized with years of violent clashes between the government and numerous guerrilla groups. Recently, peaceful negotiations have begun, and in 2016, a successful agreement was signed with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Now, work is underway to reintegrate former combatants and victims into society. It is in this context that tertiary education has been utilized as a rehabilitation tool, as through educational empowerment, at-risk individuals often find other socio-economic opportunities for their future prosperity.