A DECADE OF THE CHAIR OF PEACE IN COLOMBIA

Abstract

This article presents a theoretical-documentary review of the evolution of the Chair of Peace (Cátedra de la Paz) in Colombia, ten years after its implementation as an educational public policy established by Law 1732 of 2014 and Decree 1038 of 2015. Its objective is to analyze the progress, limitations, and significant experiences related to this chair, highlighting its role in promoting a culture of peace, citizenship competencies, and peaceful conflict resolution. To this end, academic studies, institutional reports, and recent pedagogical programs are examined. The methodology employed is based on a critical review of secondary sources, organized into a timeline that contextualizes the normative and pedagogical milestones achieved between 2014 and 2025. Among the main conclusions, it is found that, although the Chair of Peace has generated positive impacts in certain territories, its implementation remains uneven. Nevertheless, successful strategies are identified, including participatory methodologies, community projects, and the use of art and historical memory as pedagogical tools. The article proposes a reconceptualization of the chair as a transversal, ethical, and transformative process. It is concluded that the consolidation of a true culture of peace requires political will, adequate resources, and a critical pedagogy centered on the student as an agent of change.