Objective.

This article aims to place a discussion between human rights in relation with the Colombian situation and the possible role of Social Work in relation to human rights defender organizations.

Methodology.

The dynamics of Human Rights in the capitalist mode of production are analyzed, as well as the consequent tensions in the Colombian context between these organizations with the State and other actors, especially in the logics they present with Social Work.

Result.

The historical and conflictive character of human rights is identified, how this double character is reflected in the Colombian scenario in episodes such as the state of siege, the “dirty war” and the configuration of neoliberalism.

Conclusion.

Despite the marginality of social work, this profession has an important opportunity in terms of expanding its professional work and the horizons of the professional project, anchored to the construction of a critical professional ethical-political project.

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