Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo: History and Purpose

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What was the main reason for the emergence of Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo?

To protest against human rights violations

What method do Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo use to verify the identity of a person?

Analyzing DNA through the 'índice de abuelidad'

What was the outcome of the military coup in 1976?

The beginning of a wave of human rights violations

What was the main goal of the 'Proyecto de Organización Nacional'?

To establish a military government

What was the name given to the group that formed in 1977?

Madres de Plaza de Mayo

What international convention relates to the work of Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo?

Convention on the Rights of the Child

What right does a child have immediately after birth, according to Article 7?

To acquire a nationality and a name

What is the primary goal of Article 11, as stated in the text?

To combat the illegal transfer of children abroad

What is the main concern of the 'abuelas' mentioned in the text?

The struggle for memory, truth, and justice

In which countries does the 'Filiales' organization operate?

In the United States, Canada, and several European countries

What is the main theme of Article 8, as stated in the text?

The right to preserve a child's identity

Learn about the origins and goals of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, a non-governmental organization that emerged in response to human rights violations in Argentina. Discover how they fought for justice and truth.

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