Colombia: Children
Commons · Question 101867 · Tabled 2 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Kim Johnson
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to her Colombian counterpart on the increase in child recruitment by illegal armed groups in Columbia.
Answer
Answered by Chris Elmore, 8 Jan 2026
The Government is concerned that women, children and indigenous communities in Colombia continue to be disproportionately affected by the armed conflict. The UK supports Colombia's efforts to strengthen peace and security through long-standing assistance ...