carried out as Commission]”; Director of the CIJP [Inter-Church Justice and Peace b) in Colombia, human rights defenders “continue to face serious abuses to their rights perpetrated by the parties involved in the conflict and aimed at silencing their complaints.” According to the Commission, in this context, since 2002, it has received information "about a series of attacks and harassment against members of CIJP[,] which have continued until today.” In view of the above mentioned, on September 8, 2003, the Commission granted precautionary measures on behalf of the members of that organization. From the various reports submitted under the current precautionary measures, "there is clearly a situation of continuous and ongoing risk to the detriment of CIJP, 1 and particularly against Mr. Danilo Rueda,” who because of his role in the organization 2 “has been particularly visible in national and international forums"; 1 Specifically, the Commission noted, among other things, that: i) in 2002, Mr. Danilo Rueda received a message that labeled him as a “military target” and another message that said “Danilo Rueda QEPD. Colombian Anticommunist against Guerilla auxiliaries […]”; ii) in 2004, the members of the CIJP reported that they had received a call from an unknown person that stated “tell the people from Justice and Peace that they will be returned in pieces […]”; iii) in 2005, Mr. Danilo Rueda received a threat that stated “Defenders of Narcoterrorists Q.E.P.D. we will not allow the oppressive chains of the guerilla terrorists to return to the region […]” and another in the mailbox at his home that stated “We invite you to participate in an event of great joy. Burial of Justice and Peace.” That same year a complaint was filed for the alleged forced disappearance of five members of the CIJP, as well as “the opening of the criminal investigation” against Mr. Danilo Rueda, among others, accused of collaborating with the guerrilla; iv) in 2006, a series of criminal complaints against members of the organization were reported, wherein the objective was to use the judicial system to limit work in defense of human rights; v) in 2008, information was received in regard to at least four death threats or warnings against the CIJP, as well as information from an anonymous person whom on September 3, had tried to make Abilio Peña and Danilo Rueda disappear; vi) in 2009, complaints were filed about illegal intelligence activities, as well as other indications and threats against the CIJP; vii) on September 8, 2010, a motorcyclist had approached Mr. Danilo Rueda, brushing against his body with the right rearview mirror and threatening him. That year, among other incidents against the members of the CIJP, “a source that wished to stay anonymous” reported that State agents had received money from a woman to follow Mr. Danilo Rueda […]”; viii) on February 18, and March 3, 2011, two men in a motorcycle monitored Mr. Danilo Rueda’s home; ix) on March 9, 2011, by means of a news broadcast, Mr. Danilo Rueda, among other members of the CIJP, were accused of being responsible for murders in the Apartado region; x) on April 13, 2011, unknown persons had followed members of the CIJP and then after going to Mr. Rueda’s apartment and ringing the bell, hid in the car; xi) on May 13, 2011, Mr. Danilo Rueda’s home was raided allegedly to extract information on the work he carried out in CIJP, specifically, information on extradited paramilitaries; xii) in 2011, information was brought forth about several events involving warnings and threats against members of the CIJP; xiii) on October 20, 2012, Mr. Danilo Rueda had been followed by a white truck near his home, when he went to the CIJP headquarters; xiv) in 2012, other threats and incidents involving surveillance against members of the CIJP; xv) on February 11, 2013, a communication addressed to the Inter-American Court and Commission, as well as the Ambassador to the United States in Colombia, where the CIJP is accused of “procedural fraud” and of representing the guerilla in the international realm. Specifically, it noted that Mr. Danilo Rueda had forced the displaced community to declare against the XVII Army Brigade xvi) on February 25, 2013, Mr. Danilo Rueda was watched by two people near a motorcycle; xvii) on February 27, 2013, after Mr. Danilo Rueda entered the CIJP headquarters, there was evidence that a from a public service taxi pictures were taken by people in the vehicle; xviii) on August 22, 2013, it was reported that two men grabbed Mr. Danilo Rueda from behind, and while one hit him on the head, the other stated “Guerrillero. Death to those with Justice and Peace,” and xix) in 2013, information was reported on alleged threats, monitoring, and attacks against members of CIJP. 2 According to the Commission, for over 25 years, Mr. Rueda “has been accompanying community processes in Afro descent, indigenous, and mestizo communities and organizations affected by the armed conflict in several regions in the country. [...] Mr. Danilo Rueda is also part of the "movement of Colombians for Peace" and from that position has made efforts to end the armed conflict through the search for truth and justice for victims of human rights violations in Colombia. [... H]e has dialogued with paramilitaries extradited in the United States or who have benefited from the Law 975 of 2005 and have indicated their intention to provide information in the construction of the truth regarding the conflict. This has significantly increased the risk he was already exposed to due to his work.” 2