To foster respect for human rights in Casanare and promote responsible territorial development, GeoPark, Frontera Energy, Parex, and Ecopetrol Group companies Hocol and Ocensa supported a workshop on ‘Human Rights and Companies: Territorial commitment for responsible development,’ led by the Office of the Presidential Advisor for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, the Ombudsman’s Office, and the Guías Colombia initiative.
At the event, held in Yopal, Casanare, public sector representatives such as mayors, government secretaries and municipal representatives, alongside civil society representatives and energy industry professionals, enhanced their knowledge of promoting and protecting human rights within the business context.
The event addressed key issues such as the role of companies in preventing human rights risks, the strengthening of institutions and the importance of dialogue between the public and private sectors to guarantee sustainable and inclusive development.
Guías Colombia highlighted the importance of creating learning and cooperation opportunities that strengthen respect for human rights in the business context. “This kind of meeting shows the importance of working in partnership between the State, companies and civil society to consolidate good practices and create trust in the territories,” said Maria Fernanda Vargas, Coordinator of Guías Colombia’s Responsible Business Conduct area and a member of its Technical Secretariat.
Through initiatives such as this workshop, we underscore our commitment to responsibly managing human rights and developing the territories we operate in.
