Protocolo Del Rol De La Iglesia Catolica En El Mechanismo De Monitoreo y Verificacion - MMV En El Marco Del Acuerdo De Cese Al Fuego Bilateral Nacional Temporal - CFBNT Entre El Gobierno De La Republica De Colombia Y El Ejercito De Liberacion Nacional - ELN

  • Country/entity
    Colombia
  • Region
    Americas
  • Agreement name
    Protocolo Del Rol De La Iglesia Catolica En El Mechanismo De Monitoreo y Verificacion - MMV En El Marco Del Acuerdo De Cese Al Fuego Bilateral Nacional Temporal - CFBNT Entre El Gobierno De La Republica De Colombia Y El Ejercito De Liberacion Nacional - ELN
  • Date
    13 Jul 2023
  • Agreement status
    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement
    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level
    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Colombian Conflict (1964 - ) )
  • Stage
    Ceasefire/related
  • Conflict nature
    Government
  • Peace process
    Colombia VI - Government-ELN post-2015 process
  • Parties
    Delegation of the Government of the Republic of Colombia
    José Otty Patiño Hormaza Head of delegation
    Iván Danilo Rueda Rodríguez High Commissioner for Peace
    Iván Cepeda Castro
    Orlando Romero Reyes
    Horacio Guerrero García
    Olga Lilia Silva Lypez
    Rosmery Quintero Castro
    Carlos Alfonso Rosero
    Adelaida Jiménez Cortés
    Rodrigo Botero García
    Dayana Paola Urzola Domicy
    José Félix Lafaurie Rivera
    Nigeria Rentería Lozano
    Álvaro Matallana Eslava
    María José Pizarro Rodríguez

    Delegation of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN
    Pablo Beltrán Head of delegation
    Aureliano Carbonell
    Bernardo Téllez
    Manuel Gustavo Martínez
    María Consuelo Tapias
    Isabel Torres
    Simón Pabrn
    Mauricio Iguarán
  • Third parties
    As observers for the Armed Forces:
    Brig. Gen. William Oswaldo Rincón Zambrano
    Maj. Gen. Hugo Alejandro Lypez Barreto

    As witnesses and depositaries: Guarantor countries
    Laura Berdine Santos Delamonica Federative Republic of Brazil
    Eugenio Martínez Enríquez Republic of Cuba
    Peder Østebø Kingdom of Norway
    Patricia Esquenazi Marín Republic of Chile
    Roberto de Lern Huerta United Mexican States
    Gen. Carlos Martínez Mendoza Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

    Permanent accompanying partners
    Angela Bargellini Delegate of the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Colombia
    Msgr. Héctor Fabio Henao Gaviria Delegate for Church-State Relations, Episcopal Conference of Colombia
  • Description
    Short protocol on the role of the Catholic Church in the the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism that implements the bilateral ceasefire agreed on between the Government of Columbia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) in the Acuerdo al Cese Bilateral (Cuba Agreement) signed on 9 June 2023.

Groups

  • Children/youth

    No specific mention.

  • Disabled persons

    No specific mention.

  • Elderly/age

    No specific mention.

  • Migrant workers

    No specific mention.

  • Racial/ethnic/national group

    No specific mention.

  • Religious groups

    No specific mention.

  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups

    No specific mention.

  • Refugees/displaced persons

    No specific mention.

  • Social class

    No specific mention.

Gender

  • Women, girls and gender

    No specific mention.

  • Men and boys

    No specific mention.

  • LGBTI

    No specific mention.

  • Family

    No specific mention.

State definition

  • Nature of state (general)

    No specific mention.

  • State configuration

    No specific mention.

  • Self determination

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum

    No specific mention.

  • State symbols

    No specific mention.

  • Independence/secession

    No specific mention.

  • Accession/unification

    No specific mention.

  • Border delimitation

    No specific mention.

  • Cross-border provision

    No specific mention.

Governance

  • Political institutions (new or reformed)

    No specific mention.

  • Elections

    No specific mention.

  • Electoral commission

    No specific mention.

  • Political parties reform

    No specific mention.

  • Civil society

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional/religious leaders
    Pursuant to the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), signed on 9 June 2023, the present Protocol sets out the role of the Catholic Church of Colombia and the procedures for the support it shall provide to the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    1. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    1.1. As part of its pastoral mission in the quest for peace and reconciliation and in service to the communities that are clamouring for an improvement in their humanitarian situation, the Catholic Church has agreed to participate in the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, which also includes the Government of Colombia, ELN and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    ...
    1.2. As part of its monitoring support role, the Catholic Church shall inform the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism of any situations that arise and of which it becomes aware. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The Church shall not evaluate, verify or categorize incidents, nor shall it issue technical opinions, since those tasks fall outside its mission and its members do not have the relevant technical expertise. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    1.3. The Church shall assist the members of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism carrying out the verification tasks that are agreed on by the parties. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    It shall provide such assistance as part of its pastoral work and for the benefit of the community, as the purpose of the Agreement is to improve the humanitarian situation. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    In its participation, the Church shall aim to contribute to the implementation of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, in accordance with the temporal and territorial conditions governing ecclesiastical jurisdictions, and always in accordance with its doctrine of peace. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The Church shall remain impartial and keep the facts and information it receives and/or transmits to the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism strictly confidential. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    2. ESTABLISHMENT OF LEVELS OF ECCLESIAL SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL BODIES
    2.1. IN THE NATIONAL BODY:
    The delegation of the Episcopal Conference of Colombia or its substitute, in order to support the peace talks panel and its processes, shall represent the Church component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and shall be involved in the process of supporting the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The component shall have decision-making power over situations relevant to the Church that are not contemplated in the present Protocol. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    2.2. IN THE REGIONAL AND LOCAL BODIES:
    The Episcopal Conference of Colombia shall liaise with the bishops of the (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    ecclesiastical jurisdictions in order to ensure that they participate directly, or through their delegates, in the regional and local bodies in which the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism is expected to be present. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    Similarly, the bishops shall organize the Church teams they deem appropriate for their support mission. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN SUPPORTING THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    THE CHURCH SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO:
    3.1. Participate in the meetings and activities of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism that are considered necessary for compliance with the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.2. Gather information from communities on the implementation of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, as well as on regional and local dynamics, and share such information with the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism independently or as part of formal monitoring teams. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The Church shall maintain the confidentiality of the information and protect its sources of information. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.3. Help to prevent incidents and protect the population by sharing information on potential or imminent incidents. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.4. Coordinate the support provided by the regional and local bodies in the implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.5. Provide training on the content of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, the functioning of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and the mechanisms for safely reporting information. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The Church can help to inform and raise the awareness of communities. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.6. Act as liaison between communities and the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.7. The Episcopal Conference of Colombia, together with the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, shall maintain dialogue with the ELN communications liaisons and representatives of the Government of Colombia in the regional and local bodies with a view to providing the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism with the necessary information to avoid incidents, in accordance with the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.8. As part of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, the Episcopal Conference of Colombia shall coordinate with the social monitoring network in the performance of its duties. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    In addition, it shall coordinate with the agreed-upon humanitarian protection mechanisms at the local level. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
  • Public administration

    No specific mention.

  • Constitution

    No specific mention.

Power sharing

  • Political power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Territorial power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Economic power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Military power sharing

    No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

  • Human rights/RoL general

    No specific mention.

  • Bill of rights/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights

    No specific mention.

  • Socio-economic rights

    No specific mention.

Rights related issues

  • Citizenship

    No specific mention.

  • Democracy

    No specific mention.

  • Detention procedures

    No specific mention.

  • Media and communication

    No specific mention.

  • Mobility/access

    No specific mention.

  • Protection measures
    Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civilians
    3. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN SUPPORTING THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    THE CHURCH SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO:
    ...
    3.3. Help to prevent incidents and protect the population by sharing information on potential or imminent incidents. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    Rights related issues→Protection measures→Other
    3. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN SUPPORTING THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    THE CHURCH SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO:
    ...
    In addition, it shall coordinate with the agreed-upon humanitarian protection mechanisms at the local level. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
  • Other

    No specific mention.

Rights institutions

  • NHRI

    No specific mention.

  • Regional or international human rights institutions

    No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

  • Criminal justice and emergency law

    No specific mention.

  • State of emergency provisions

    No specific mention.

  • Judiciary and courts

    No specific mention.

  • Prisons and detention

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional Laws
    1. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    ...
    In its participation, the Church shall aim to contribute to the implementation of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, in accordance with the temporal and territorial conditions governing ecclesiastical jurisdictions, and always in accordance with its doctrine of peace. (new-tab Locate in agreement)

Socio-economic reconstruction

  • Development or socio-economic reconstruction
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
    1. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    ...
    It shall provide such assistance as part of its pastoral work and for the benefit of the community, as the purpose of the Agreement is to improve the humanitarian situation. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
  • National economic plan

    No specific mention.

  • Natural resources

    No specific mention.

  • International funds

    No specific mention.

  • Business

    No specific mention.

  • Taxation

    No specific mention.

  • Banks

    No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

  • Land reform/rights

    No specific mention.

  • Pastoralist/nomadism rights

    No specific mention.

  • Cultural heritage

    No specific mention.

  • Environment

    No specific mention.

  • Water or riparian rights or access

    No specific mention.

Security sector

  • Security Guarantees

    No specific mention.

  • Ceasefire
    Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
    Pursuant to the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), signed on 9 June 2023, the present Protocol sets out the role of the Catholic Church of Colombia and the procedures for the support it shall provide to the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    1. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    1.1. As part of its pastoral mission in the quest for peace and reconciliation and in service to the communities that are clamouring for an improvement in their humanitarian situation, the Catholic Church has agreed to participate in the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, which also includes the Government of Colombia, ELN and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The role and mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism are established in the Protocol on the mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism for the temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of Colombia and ELN. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    1.2. As part of its monitoring support role, the Catholic Church shall inform the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism of any situations that arise and of which it becomes aware. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The Church shall not evaluate, verify or categorize incidents, nor shall it issue technical opinions, since those tasks fall outside its mission and its members do not have the relevant technical expertise. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    1.3. The Church shall assist the members of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism carrying out the verification tasks that are agreed on by the parties. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    ...
    In its participation, the Church shall aim to contribute to the implementation of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, in accordance with the temporal and territorial conditions governing ecclesiastical jurisdictions, and always in accordance with its doctrine of peace. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The Church shall remain impartial and keep the facts and information it receives and/or transmits to the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism strictly confidential. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    2. ESTABLISHMENT OF LEVELS OF ECCLESIAL SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL BODIES
    2.1. IN THE NATIONAL BODY:
    The delegation of the Episcopal Conference of Colombia or its substitute, in order to support the peace talks panel and its processes, shall represent the Church component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and shall be involved in the process of supporting the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The component shall have decision-making power over situations relevant to the Church that are not contemplated in the present Protocol. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    2.2. IN THE REGIONAL AND LOCAL BODIES:
    The Episcopal Conference of Colombia shall liaise with the bishops of the (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    ecclesiastical jurisdictions in order to ensure that they participate directly, or through their delegates, in the regional and local bodies in which the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism is expected to be present. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    Similarly, the bishops shall organize the Church teams they deem appropriate for their support mission. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN SUPPORTING THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    THE CHURCH SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO:
    3.1. Participate in the meetings and activities of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism that are considered necessary for compliance with the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.2. Gather information from communities on the implementation of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, as well as on regional and local dynamics, and share such information with the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism independently or as part of formal monitoring teams. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The Church shall maintain the confidentiality of the information and protect its sources of information. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.3. Help to prevent incidents and protect the population by sharing information on potential or imminent incidents. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.4. Coordinate the support provided by the regional and local bodies in the implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.5. Provide training on the content of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, the functioning of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and the mechanisms for safely reporting information. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The Church can help to inform and raise the awareness of communities. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.6. Act as liaison between communities and the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.7. The Episcopal Conference of Colombia, together with the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, shall maintain dialogue with the ELN communications liaisons and representatives of the Government of Colombia in the regional and local bodies with a view to providing the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism with the necessary information to avoid incidents, in accordance with the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    3.8. As part of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, the Episcopal Conference of Colombia shall coordinate with the social monitoring network in the performance of its duties. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces

    No specific mention.

  • DDR

    No specific mention.

  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Pursuant to the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), signed on 9 June 2023, the present Protocol sets out the role of the Catholic Church of Colombia and the procedures for the support it shall provide to the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    1. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    1.1. As part of its pastoral mission in the quest for peace and reconciliation and in service to the communities that are clamouring for an improvement in their humanitarian situation, the Catholic Church has agreed to participate in the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, which also includes the Government of Colombia, ELN and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    The role and mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism are established in the Protocol on the mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism for the temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of Colombia and ELN. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    ...
    3. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN SUPPORTING THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    THE CHURCH SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO:
    ...
    3.7. The Episcopal Conference of Colombia, together with the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, shall maintain dialogue with the ELN communications liaisons and representatives of the Government of Colombia in the regional and local bodies with a view to providing the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism with the necessary information to avoid incidents, in accordance with the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
  • Withdrawal of foreign forces

    No specific mention.

  • Corruption

    No specific mention.

  • Crime/organised crime

    No specific mention.

  • Drugs

    No specific mention.

  • Terrorism

    No specific mention.

Transitional justice

  • Transitional justice general

    No specific mention.

  • Amnesty/pardon

    No specific mention.

  • Courts

    No specific mention.

  • Mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Prisoner release

    No specific mention.

  • Vetting

    No specific mention.

  • Victims

    No specific mention.

  • Missing persons

    No specific mention.

  • Reparations

    No specific mention.

  • Reconciliation

    No specific mention.

Implementation

  • UN signatory
    3. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN SUPPORTING THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    THE CHURCH SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO:
    ...
    (Signed) Angela Bargellini (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    Delegate of the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Colombia (new-tab Locate in agreement)
  • Other international signatory
    3. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN SUPPORTING THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    THE CHURCH SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO:
    ...
    (Signed) Laura Berdine Santos Delamonica (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    Federative Republic of Brazil (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    (Signed) Eugenio Martínez Enríquez Republic of Cuba (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    (Signed) Peder Østebø Kingdom of Norway (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    (Signed) Patricia Esquenazi Marín Republic of Chile (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    (Signed) Roberto de Lern Huerta United Mexican States (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    (Signed) Gen. Carlos Martínez Mendoza (new-tab Locate in agreement)
    Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (new-tab Locate in agreement)
  • Referendum for agreement

    No specific mention.

  • International mission/force/similar
    3. ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN SUPPORTING THE MONITORING AND VERIFICATION MECHANISM
    THE CHURCH SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO:
    ...
    3.7. The Episcopal Conference of Colombia, together with the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, shall maintain dialogue with the ELN communications liaisons and representatives of the Government of Colombia in the regional and local bodies with a view to providing the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism with the necessary information to avoid incidents, in accordance with the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols. (new-tab Locate in agreement)
  • Enforcement mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source

    No specific mention.

Protocol on the role of the Catholic Church in the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism in the context of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberaciyn Nacional (ELN)

Pursuant to the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), signed on 9 June 2023, the present Protocol sets out the role of the Catholic Church of Colombia and the procedures for the support it shall provide to the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism.

1. Role of the Church in the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism

1.1. As part of its pastoral mission in the quest for peace and reconciliation and in service to the communities that are clamouring for an improvement in their humanitarian situation, the Catholic Church has agreed to participate in the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, which also includes the Government of Colombia, ELN and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia.

The role and mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism are established in the Protocol on the mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism for the temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of Colombia and ELN.

1.2. As part of its monitoring support role, the Catholic Church shall inform the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism of any situations that arise and of which it becomes aware.

The Church shall not evaluate, verify or categorize incidents, nor shall it issue technical opinions, since those tasks fall outside its mission and its members do not have the relevant technical expertise.

1.3. The Church shall assist the members of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism carrying out the verification tasks that are agreed on by the parties.

It shall provide such assistance as part of its pastoral work and for the benefit of the community, as the purpose of the Agreement is to improve the humanitarian situation.

In its participation, the Church shall aim to contribute to the implementation of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, in accordance with the temporal and territorial conditions governing ecclesiastical jurisdictions, and always in accordance with its doctrine of peace.

The Church shall remain impartial and keep the facts and information it receives and/or transmits to the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism strictly confidential.

2. Establishment of levels of ecclesial support for the national, regional and local bodies

2.1. In the national body:

The delegation of the Episcopal Conference of Colombia or its substitute, in order to support the peace talks panel and its processes, shall represent the Church component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and shall be involved in the process of supporting the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism.

The component shall have decision-making power over situations relevant to the Church that are not contemplated in the present Protocol.

2.2. In the regional and local bodies:

The Episcopal Conference of Colombia shall liaise with the bishops of the

ecclesiastical jurisdictions in order to ensure that they participate directly, or through their delegates, in the regional and local bodies in which the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism is expected to be present.

Similarly, the bishops shall organize the Church teams they deem appropriate for their support mission.

3. Role of the Church in supporting the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism

The Church shall have the authority to:

3.1. Participate in the meetings and activities of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism that are considered necessary for compliance with the temporary bilateral national ceasefire.

3.2. Gather information from communities on the implementation of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, as well as on regional and local dynamics, and share such information with the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism independently or as part of formal monitoring teams.

The Church shall maintain the confidentiality of the information and protect its sources of information.

3.3. Help to prevent incidents and protect the population by sharing information on potential or imminent incidents.

3.4. Coordinate the support provided by the regional and local bodies in the implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire.

3.5. Provide training on the content of the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols, the functioning of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and the mechanisms for safely reporting information.

The Church can help to inform and raise the awareness of communities.

3.6. Act as liaison between communities and the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism.

3.7. The Episcopal Conference of Colombia, together with the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, shall maintain dialogue with the ELN communications liaisons and representatives of the Government of Colombia in the regional and local bodies with a view to providing the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism with the necessary information to avoid incidents, in accordance with the Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its Protocols.

3.8. As part of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, the Episcopal Conference of Colombia shall coordinate with the social monitoring network in the performance of its duties.

In addition, it shall coordinate with the agreed-upon humanitarian protection mechanisms at the local level.

Havana, Cuba, 13 July 2023.

Delegation of the Government of the Republic of Colombia

(Signed) José Otty Patiño Hormaza Head of delegation

(Signed) Iván Danilo Rueda Rodríguez High Commissioner for Peace

Delegation of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN

(Signed) Pablo Beltrán Head of delegation

(Signed) Aureliano Carbonell

(Signed) Iván Cepeda Castro (Signed) Bernardo Téllez

(Signed) Orlando Romero Reyes (Signed) Manuel Gustavo Martínez

(Signed) Horacio Guerrero García (Signed) María Consuelo Tapias

(Signed) Olga Lilia Silva Lypez (Signed) Isabel Torres

(Signed) Rosmery Quintero Castro (Signed) Simón Pabrn

(Signed) Carlos Alfonso Rosero (Signed) Mauricio Iguarán

(Signed) Adelaida Jiménez Cortés (Signed) Rodrigo Botero García (Signed) Dayana Paola Urzola Domicy (Signed) José Félix Lafaurie Rivera (Signed) Nigeria Rentería Lozano (Signed) Álvaro Matallana Eslava (Signed) María José Pizarro Rodríguez

As observers for the Armed Forces:

(Signed) Brig.

Gen. William Oswaldo Rincón Zambrano

(Signed) Maj.

Gen. Hugo Alejandro Lypez Barreto

As witnesses and depositaries:

Guarantor countries

(Signed) Laura Berdine Santos Delamonica

Federative Republic of Brazil

(Signed) Eugenio Martínez Enríquez Republic of Cuba

(Signed) Peder Østebø Kingdom of Norway

(Signed) Patricia Esquenazi Marín Republic of Chile

(Signed) Roberto de Lern Huerta United Mexican States

(Signed) Gen. Carlos Martínez Mendoza

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Permanent accompanying partners

(Signed) Angela Bargellini

Delegate of the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Colombia

(Signed) Msgr.

Héctor Fabio Henao Gaviria