This article is published in association with United Nations. Katerine Avella is a former combatant in Colombia’s decades-long civil war, a peace signatory and a community leader. After the guns fell silent, she created the fashion brand Ixora but, with violence returning to the region, Ms. Avella is now focusing on trying to keep the project […]From conflict to catwalk: Women ex-combatants weave reconciliation in Colombia
April 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Katerine Avella is a former combatant in Colombia’s decades-long civil war, a peace signatory and a community leader. After the guns fell silent, she created the fashion brand Ixora but, with violence returning to the region, Ms. Avella is now focusing on trying to keep the project […]

















