The participants studied national and international law for the protection of human rights of refugees and asylum-seekers as well as the national system for their attention and protection (access to services, documentation, resources, etc.) with emphasis on subjects such as gender, disability, indigenous communities and HIV. Particular focus was given to the obligations of government officials in regards to people in need of international protection (non-refoulement, non-sanction for illegal access, etc.).  Persecution on the grounds of gender was been widely discussed throughout several modules.

The impact has been huge with some authorities and institutions: the number of referrals has increased; particularly there has been extensive work with the wayuu people regarding women’s rights and their importance in the social structures that are a consequence of displacement. Some of the modules of the course were taught in wayuu, in order to include that group in the discussions regarding gender roles. 

UNHCR had the opportunity to improve its working relations with several authorities and institutions, and also to monitor the projects to be implemented in favour of the population of interest, all of which are under the responsibility of each institution in coordination with UNHCR.

There were activities for reflection from the groups of disabled persons, trying to integrate this vulnerable population to activities of protection and awareness. Rapproachment between the legal entities competency in cases of gender violence (Public Ministry and Women’s Courts) to government institutions and NGOs that participated in the certification.

Experience-sharing from different points of view.