A/HRC/31/CRP.2 lead to a reluctance by Roma to disclose their identity in the upcoming census. There is a deep-rooted sentiment among individuals and communities that invisibility around their identity provides the only form of possible protection. 60. The Canadian Romani Alliance is a national Roma network made up of other, smaller civil society organizations. However, Roma are not highly mobilized or organized centrally, and many are reluctant to publicly reveal their identity for fear of discrimination or reprisals. Civil society organizations working on Roma issues face a very challenging funding environment. 61. In Colombia, some important legislative and policy steps have been taken to recognize the Roma as a distinct minority group. Decree 2957 of 2010 puts in place a legal framework for the protection of the rights of Roma, and recognizes the collective rights of Roma people. In the same year, the National Commission for Dialogue with Roma People (Comisión Nacional de Diálogo para el Pueblo Rom) was created to coordinate activities between governmental entities and local communities. Law 1381 on native languages, also adopted in 2010, contains provisions on the recognition, protection and preservation of the languages spoken by the different ethnic groups in Colombia, including Roma languages, and recognition of Roma linguistic rights. Decree 4634 of 2011 contains measures that provide for assistance, reparations and the restitution of land to the victims of the internal armed conflict, including the Roma people. 62. Furthermore, in January 2015 the Government of Colombia organized consultations with Roma communities on the drafting of the national development plan for the period 2014–2018. The Government is committed, among other things, to implementing strategies to increase the visibility of Roma, improve their quality of life and provide better access to their social, economic, cultural and political rights. 16 63. The participants from Colombia noted that while these initiatives are welcome, they have been hard won by Roma activists. They also noted that much work still needs to be done to build trust and confidence within the Roma community before members will start to engage with the authorities and advocate for their rights. 64. Colombian participants also noted the need to empower Roma youth, and to widen the spaces for dialogue between Roma individuals and communities and the State to ensure that Roma can represent themselves and participate in all the decisions that affect their lives. 65. Participants noted that there is currently only one small, nascent human rights association working on Roma issues in Peru. It was noted that it is important to strengthen the work of this organization, and to connect it with other Roma organizations in the region so that it can learn from their experiences. The workshop outlined to the Peruvian participants the similar situations facing other Roma in the region and the all-important need to strengthen the network. 16 12 Departamento Nacional de Planeación, Se fija ruta de consultas previas con grupos étnicos para Plan Nacional de Desarrollo 2014–2018, https://www.dnp.gov.co/Paginas/Se-fija-ruta-de-consultasprevias-con-grupos-étnicos-para-Plan--Nacional-de-Desarrollo-2014-2018.aspx; Ministerio del Interior, 4,858 Gitanos colombianos celebran hoy su Día Mundial, http://www.mininterior.gov.co/sala-de-prensa/noticias/4858-gitanos-colombianos-celebran-hoy-sudia-mundial.