Rape hotline a lifeline for Haitian women
A 24-hour hotline for rape survivors is proving a lifeline for women and girls in a country known for its high levels of sexual violence
Haitian city of Jacmel to close last quake camps - IOM
One aim of rehousing remaining homeless families is to help relaunch tourism and cultural sectors
Colombian victims' law helps heal wounds but truth still elusive
Up to $12,000 is being offered to victims' families under legislation, known as the victims' law
IOM hopes landmark trial will stem child trafficking from Haiti
IOM says in a report that Haitian traffickers have been jailed in the Dominican Republic for child trafficking for the first time
Compensating Colombia's victims of violence will take time -president
"The law was designed for 10 years and it will take 10 years," president says of law that aims to compensate victims of the country's armed conflict
Caribbean nations look to extend disaster insurance coverage
It is expected Jamaica will be the first Caribbean country to sign up for the new insurance offering, followed by Trinidad and Haiti
Are Colombians willing to give ex-fighters a second chance?
Head of government reintegration programme says there can be no peace without forgiveness
Colombians march to reject rape, murder of women
Vicious fatal attack on single mother sparks national shock and anger
U.S. criticises corruption and impunity in Colombia
Threats against judicial officials hamper prosecutions in Colombia, and corruption often exacerbated by drugs trade, says US report
Colombians uprooted by illegal mining ? rights group
Last year, 259,146 Colombians were driven from their homes due to violence - rights group