Azucena Villaflor
1924–1977 (age 53)
Biography
Azucena Villaflor was a pioneering human rights activist and founder of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, one of the most important human rights movements in Argentine history. Her extraordinary courage and moral leadership inspired countless others to join in the struggle for justice and accountability during Argentina's darkest period.
Villaflor's legacy as a champion of human rights and maternal activism continues to inspire people worldwide. Her determination to seek truth and justice for the disappeared, despite tremendous personal risk, established her as an iconic figure in the global human rights movement and a symbol of maternal courage and resilience.