The different civil-military dictatorships in Latin America have left repercussions that mark us as a society to this day. In Uruguay, 50 years after the coup d'état we still have 197 missing persons and 197 families who are tirelessly searching for the whereabouts of their son/daughter, father, mother or grandchild. Year by year the number of people who join in a march called "March of Silence" to demand information from our government about the whereabouts of these people is growing. We understand that this is not an issue of only one political party sector, it is a human rights issue. As Uruguayans, we have a great responsibility to show that it is still possible to dialogue and build citizenship projects together and reduce the gaps that have been generated in recent years in Latin America. This issue is not the past, it is the present and it is necessary to dialogue in order to build our future.

The initiative to work on Memory, Truth and Justice, emerged from the participation in the Shaping Sur in Córdoba, during the visit to the Memory Center of Campo de la Ribera in the framework of the 24th of March in Argentina. The experience in this place deeply moved the group, leading them to an intense reflection on the importance of preserving memory and advocating for truth and justice. From this experience, the concern arose to approach the subject from a human rights perspective, distancing it from partisan approaches. Although the group had faced previous difficulties in addressing this issue due to the associated partisan political complexities, the need to address these issues from a broader and more universal human rights perspective was recognized.

The main purpose of this project is to enable all youth to engage with this cause regardless of their political affiliations, sympathies or partisan militancy. Project As Uruguayans we have a very great responsibility to show that we can still dialogue and build citizenship projects together and reduce the gaps that have been generated in recent years in Latin America. This issue is not the past, it is present and it is necessary to dialogue to build our future.

The project is designed as a commemorative initiative that seeks to shed light on the fiftieth anniversary of the coup d'état in Uruguay and the subsequent civil-military dictatorship. Under the title "A Look at the Civil-Military Dictatorship 50 Years after the Coup d'état in Uruguay", a series of meetings will be held, inviting leading figures from civil society to participate in enriching and diverse conversations. Each meeting is configured as a space for open dialogue and deep reflection.

The initiative focuses on creating an inclusive environment, representative of the diverse views and perspectives present in Uruguayan society. The objective is to promote frank and respectful discussions on the events related to the dictatorship, seeking to foster mutual understanding and contribute to the construction of a more just and egalitarian society. The essence of each meeting lies in generating a space where topics related to the civil-military dictatorship can be addressed in an open and enriching way.

The intention is to promote the exchange of experiences, knowledge and reflections, thus nurturing the collective memory and strengthening community ties. Through these conversations, the aim is not only to remember the past, but also to understand its impact on the present and its relevance for the future.

Ultimately, the project aims to contribute to the social fabric, inspiring actions and reflections that promote the construction of a more inclusive society committed to justice and equality.

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• 2 activities carried out


• 47 people reached


• 6 referents convened


• Net Promoter Score (NPS) index: 9.5

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