Asociación Madres de Plaza de Mayo

The Asociación Madres de Plaza de Mayo is an Argentine organization formed by mothers seeking justice for their children who disappeared during Argentina’s military dictatorship (1976–1983). They gather in plazas, especially Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, to demand accountability and human rights. Their persistent activism raised awareness of state repression and helped push for truth and justice, becoming a symbol of resistance and human rights advocacy in Argentina and globally. The group emphasizes remembrance, dignity, and the ongoing fight against injustice.