Archives of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Bearing Witness to the Political Violence in Peru between 1980 and 2000
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These archives gather the testimonies of tens of thousands of victims of violence in Peru between 1980 and 2000, as well as other exceptional documents that provide evidence of the violations of rights and also the efforts of citizens to act, despite their pain, as peace builders.
These archives not only have historical value, but they are also the source to enable individuals and peoples to seek humanitarian actions, the search for the disappeared, reparation and justice in the future. In these archives, the voices of the victims preserve for history the personal experiences of horror and sacrifice, which also shed light on national and regional processes related to power, democracy and the human condition.
Currently, this legacy suffers the indifference of public opinion and political actors, many of whom prefer to forget the past. Preserving and disseminating these archives will ensure their protection and increase the support of the international community, highlighting their importance and potential for peace and democracy.