Human Life International's representative in Colombia

Fundación Cultura de la Vida Humana ("Culture of Life Foundation"). Its mission is to create an awareness of the dignity and sacredness of human life in the face of the ever increasing threats against it and to build the "culture of life" so that human freedom can find its true meaning, based in truth, love and life. Fundación's activities include seminars on life and family issues, assistance to pregnant mothers, production of TV and radio programs, creation of Cultura de la Vida chapters around the country, and education where it concerns the legislative process of the country.

Demographics and Statistics

Population: 37,418,290 (July 1997 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 1.61%
Birth Rate: 20.78 births/1,000 population
Death Rate: 4.62 deaths/1,000 population
Infant Mortality Rate: 24.7 deaths/1,000 live births
Total Fertility Rate: 2.31 children born/woman
Religions: Roman Catholic 95%
Abortion Law Status: Full protection or rigidly controlled life of the mother exception

Citations taken from the CIA World Factbook (all 1997 est.)