Public Project
Colombia’s Ex-Guerrilla FARC Baby Boom
Summary
This baby boom project explores a right previously denied to the women of the FARC, who made up 40% of their ranks, through their intimacy at home, as well as the moments and spaces for recreation and child development in Tierra Grata, where nearly 300 people already live.
During half a century of armed conflict in Colombia, women who belonged to the FARC were prohibited from becoming pregnant. Those who did were forced to have abortions or, if they gave birth, to give up their babies for adoption. Since they laid down their arms, there has been a baby boom. The children of the peace signatories have become a source of hope for the implementation of the agreement.
This baby boom project explores a right previously denied to the women of the FARC, who made up 40% of their ranks, through their intimacy at home, as well as the moments and spaces for recreation and child development in Tierra Grata, where nearly 300 people already live.
Colombia’s Ex-Guerrilla Baby BoomCarlos Parra Rios explores how motherhood is shaping reintegration for former FARC members.
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