3iS/violence-and-conflict-events-in-colombia

Humanitarian Dataset: Violence and IHL Violations in Colombia (2024)

Overview

This dataset contains records of violence and infractions to international humanitarian law (IHL) in Colombia during 2024. The dataset was compiled by OCHA Colombia from reports by key informants and news sources. The data has been structured and categorized according to IHL standards, including the extraction of the number of victims and events.

Content

The dataset includes the following information:

• —Event ID: A unique identifier for each event.
• —Event Type: Classification of the event (e.g., "Violencia").
• —Event Date: Date when the event occurred.
• —Event Title: A concise title summarizing the event.
• —Event Description: Detailed description of the event.
• —Categories: Classification of the event based on IHL categories, such as "Acciones armadas" or "Ataques contra la población civil."
• —Subcategories: More detailed classification, such as "Emboscada" or "Homicidio intencional en persona protegida."
• —Victim Information: Details about victims, including the number of individuals affected, their status (e.g., "Muerto," "Herido"), and their condition (e.g., "Civil," "Militar").
• —Source Information: Details about the sources reporting the event, including the type of source (e.g., "Prensa" or "Sociedad Civil"), the name of the source, and a link to the original article.
• —Location Information: Department and municipality where the event took place (if available).

Variables and Categories

The dataset includes the following key categories and variables:

1. 1.Categories:
2. 2."Acciones armadas" (Armed Actions)
3. 3."Ataques contra la población civil" (Attacks against the civilian population)

1. 1.Subcategories:
2. 2."Emboscada" (Ambush)
3. 3."Homicidio intencional en persona protegida" (Intentional homicide against a protected person)

1. 1.Victim Status:
2. 2."Muerto" (Dead)
3. 3."Herido" (Injured)

1. 1.Victim Condition:
2. 2."Civil"
3. 3."Militar"
4. 4."Desconocido" (Unknown)

Data Sources

This dataset was compiled from reports by key informants and news sources, including:

• —El Tiempo
• —Alerta Paisa
• —Analisisurbano.org

Each event record includes a link to the original source of the information.

How to Use

This dataset can be used to analyze trends in violence and IHL violations in Colombia, identify patterns in types of attacks, and assess the impact on different victim groups. It is suitable for researchers, humanitarian organizations, and policymakers interested in understanding the humanitarian situation in Colombia.

License

Please ensure compliance with applicable data usage policies and acknowledge OCHA Colombia when using this dataset.

license: MIT ---