A/HRC/13/72 spaces have been killed. In 2009, the Constitutional Court declared the Rural Development Statute invalid, because of the absence of consultation.37 The Government initiative to prepare a draft law to regulate the right to consultation is welcomed. This process must involve consultations with the indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities and guarantee their active participation. 97. In Order 004 of 2009, the Constitutional Court ruled that the internal armed conflict could cause the cultural or physical extermination of many indigenous peoples and ordered the formulation and implementation of plans for ethnic preservation of 34 peoples. To date, and despite efforts undertaken by the Government and indigenous organizations, these plans are still in a preliminary stage and require a significant boost to ensure rapid protection. Moreover, in Order 005 of 2009, the Court declared that the fundamental rights of Afro-Colombian communities were being systematically and continuously ignored. 98. Unlike in 2008, demonstrations promoted by indigenous organizations (Minga) in 2009 were conducted in an overall peaceful manner, due to the constructive cooperation between indigenous organizations, governmental authorities and security forces. Investigations into the violence produced during the 2008 Minga, however, should be advanced in order to identify and punish those responsible for acts of violence and excessive use of force. 99. Recognizing Government initiatives to promote rights to health, education and territory of indigenous peoples, during his visit in July, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people stressed that all measures should be strengthened and their effective implementation ensured in consultation with the indigenous peoples affected. IV. Summary of activities of OHCHR-Colombia 100. OHCHR-Colombia continues to fulfil its mandate to observe and promote human rights, as well as to advise and provide technical cooperation. As of 30 December 2009, 1,387 complaints had been received and OHCHR-Colombia had followed up on 1,279. A total of 264 observation missions were undertaken, which represented a total of 788 days in the field. Such missions, frequently undertaken in areas with weak or non-existent State presence, made it possible to monitor regional and municipal situations, support local processes, and provide advice to authorities and civil society organizations. In 2009, the President requested OHCHR-Colombia to support and monitor the investigations into the August massacre against Awá peoples. In response, OHCHR-Colombia travelled to the crime scene, supported victims and the prosecutor in charge of investigations and shared its observations and recommendations with national authorities. 101. OHCHR-Colombia supported the review of the country by treaty bodies as well as the mechanism to follow up on the recommendations of the universal periodic review. It further cooperated with the Government to organize a database for tracking international recommendations and requests for action, including those of OHCHR-Colombia and special procedures mandate holders. It also organized seminars on indigenous justice, the rights of persons with disabilities, and human rights and private business with emphasis on the role of the Global Compact. It provided the Attorney General’s Office with expert support in investigations of sexual violence. It undertook or participated in a total of 3,047 meetings: 1,542 with public institutions, 981 with civil society, 263 with United Nations organizations and 261 with the international community. 37 GE.10-11819 Sentence C-175 of 2009. 19