Legislation and Policy

National Laws and Key Policies on Gender Equality in Physical Education, Physical Activity, and Sport

 

Colombia

Colombia has recently implemented a comprehensive action plan aimed at addressing gender-based violence within physical education and sports programs.

However, the country’s commitment to gender equality in sports is not a recent development. Since 1995, Colombia has integrated gender equality into its legal frameworks, with significant advancements occurring in public policies and strategies during the 2010s. These efforts reflect a longstanding dedication to promoting gender equality in the realm of sports. 

International Policy Frameworks – Colombia

The GO Policy Mapping initiative looks at a set of international policy frameworks that apply across all countries. This table zooms in on Colombia, showing whether it has joined each framework, if legal obligations are attached, and which organisation is framework holder.

You can sort the columns to view the information in different ways. For the full list of frameworks visit Frameworks site.

Directory of National Laws and Key Institutions – Colombia

Browse or quickly find relevant national legislation, strategy, or action plan using the search and filter options. You can filter entries based on country, themes and impact area or search using keywords to locate specific document. Discover Colombian national laws and key policies on gender equality & sport with just a few clicks! 

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Policy Type Policy Policy Authority Year Enacted Impact Areas website
11 Action Plan Manual para implementar, promocionar y evaluar programas de vias activas y saludables en Columbia Departamento Administrativo del Deporte, la Recreacion, la Actividad Fisica y el Aprovechamiento del Tiempo Libre - Coldeporte 2014 Sport, Physical Activity, Physical Education https://www.mindeporte.gov.co//recursos_user///web_coldeportes/2014/manual-vias-activas-saludables-web.pdf
12 Policy Política Pública Nacional para el Desarrollo del Deporte la Recreación, la Actividad Física y el Aprovechamiento del Tiempo Libre Hacia un Territorio de Paz 2018-2028 DEPARTAMENTO ADMINISTRATIVO DEL DEPORTE, LA RECREACIÓN, LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y EL APROVECHAMIENTO DEL TIEMPO LIBRE - COLDEPORTES 2018 Sport, Physical Activity, Physical Education https://imdri.gov.co/web/images/2018/NORMATIVIDAD/Politica-Publica-FINAL.pdf
13 Strategy Lineamientos y Oportunidades de Mejora en el Desarrollo de la Accion de Gestores, Monitores, y Lideres del Programa de Habitos y Estilos de Vida Saludable Departamento Administrativo del Deporte, la Recreacion, la Actividad Fisica y el Aprovechamiento del Tiempo Libre - Coldeporte 2014 Sport, Physical Activity, Physical Education https://www.mindeporte.gov.co/recursos_user/web_coldeportes/2014/lineamientos-oportunidades-web.pdf
14 Legislation Constitución Política de la Republica de Colombia 1991 Departamento Administrativo de la Función Pública 1886 Sport, Physical Activity, Physical Education https://www.funcionpublica.gov.co/eva/gestornormativo/norma_pdf.php?i=4125
15 Legislation Ley 181 de 995 Departamento Administrativo de la Función Pública 1995 Sport, Physical Activity, Physical Education https://www.mindeporte.gov.co/recursos_user/2019/Juridica/Normograma/Leyes/Ley-181-de-1995.pdf
16 Action Plan Protocolo para la prevención, atención y erradicación de las violencias basadas en género en el deporte, la recreación, la actividad física y el aprovechamiento del tiempo libre Consejería Presidencial para la Equidad de la Mujer and Ministerio del Deporte 2020 Sport, Physical Activity https://www.mindeporte.gov.co/recursos_user/2025/VICEMINISTERIO/Protocolo_prevencion_atencion_erradicacion_VBG_deporte.pdf
Policy Type Year Enacted Impact Areas

Data Statement

The information presented in this country profile has been collected by the GO from publicly available sources. The data is then reviewed by the members of the GO network. Dates of data collection and review are indicated below and updated on an ongoing basis.

  • Data collected: August 2025

  • Data review: In progress

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