Colombia: Farc's female fighters, then and now – in pictures

As fighters with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia prepare for peace, Fernando Vergara profiles them in both rebel uniform and civilian clothing as they prepare to reintegrate into everyday life

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Diana Marcela
Diana Marcela

Diana Marcela, 28, has spent 13 years with Farc and hopes to finish high school and study photography after demobilising.

Johana
Johana

Johana, 19, has spent six years with Farc and wants to study nursing.

Mayerli
Mayerli

Mayerli, 18, has been with Farc for four years and aims to study nursing.

Sofia
Sofia

Sofia, 19, has spent six years with Farc and hopes to study law.

Carolina
Carolina

Carolina, 18, has spent three years with Farc and aims to study engineering.

Yeimi
Yeimi

Yeimi, 23, plans to study IT after 10 years with Farc.

Derly
Derly

Derly, 24, has been with Farc for nine years and wants to study medicine.

Yiceth
Yiceth

Yiceth, 18, says after four years with Farc she wants to finish high school and go on to study nursing.

Yuri Renteria
Yuri Renteria

Yuri Renteria, 18, has been with Farc for four years and plans to study engineering.

Rubiela
Rubiela

Rubiela, 32, plans to study dentistry after 10 years with Farc.