45 años de la primera marcha de las Madres de Plaza de Mayo

The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo: A Fight for Justice

The Beginning of the Movement

• On April 30, 1977, a group of women gathered in Plaza de Mayo to demand the return of their children who had been kidnapped, tortured, and disappeared by the military dictatorship.

• The use of white headscarves became a symbol for these mothers during their human rights demonstrations; some even used cloth diapers as makeshift scarves to represent their missing children.

• These mothers expressed deep anguish and desperation over not knowing the fate of their children—whether they were alive or dead—and highlighted their suffering due to lack of information about their well-being.

The Call to Action

• The speaker urges young people not to abandon their fight for justice, emphasizing that perseverance is crucial. They reflect on how the struggle continues after 45 years.

• A powerful message is conveyed: if these mothers could endure such hardship and continue fighting, then others should also find strength in difficult times.