Advocator for Argentina's 'stolen' children, Rosa Roisinblit, passes away at 106 years old.
In a poignant moment, Rosa Tarlovsky de Roisinblit, a prominent activist for victims of Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship, passed away yesterday at the age of 106. Born in 1919 in Moises Ville, a town of Jewish immigrants in central Argentina, Roisinblit fought tirelessly for justice, particularly in the search for her missing grandson and daughter.
Roisinblit's daughter, Patricia Roisinblit, and her son-in-law, both militants of the armed Peronist group Montoneros, were kidnapped in 1978. The bodies of Patricia Roisinblit and her husband were never found. However, more than 20 years later, in 2000, Roisinblit was reunited with her grandson Guillermo through her activist organisation, the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo campaign group.
The group estimates that there are 300 "stolen grandchildren"-born in captivity or kidnapped with their parents-yet to be found. Roisinblit, along with other mothers, demanded to know the whereabouts of her missing relatives during Argentina's dictatorship. Her dedication, solidarity, and love in this search were celebrated by the group.
In 2016, two former air force commanders and an ex-intelligence officer were sentenced to prison on charges of kidnapping and torture in relation to Roisinblit's case. While the names of these individuals were not specified in the provided information, their sentencing was a significant step towards justice.
Roisinblit described the children who rose up against the dictatorship as heroes. She made these statements to AFP in 2016 at the age of 97, expressing that the pain from the loss of her daughter and grandson never heals, but she vowed to never stop fighting.
The Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo campaign group is continuing their efforts to find the remaining "stolen grandchildren." By trade, Roisinblit was an obstetrician, a profession that perhaps added a unique perspective to her fight for justice.
Roisinblit's legacy will live on, not only in the hearts of those she fought for but also in the ongoing efforts of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo campaign group. Her story serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination required to seek justice and reunite families torn apart by tragedy.
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