Changing the System
Rosa explains her philosophy of struggle for social change.
Chapter 8: The Struggle for Justice
Today, survivors of grave human rights violations committed during El Salvador’s civil war continue to struggle for truth and justice. In Arcatao and other communities across the country, survivors have organized to preserve and transmit their memories of the war to future generations. They have started legal cases demanding accountability for human rights violations. They have launched world-wide searches for their lost loved ones, and carried out exhumations to bring the remains of those killed home for dignified burial. In this chapter, residents of Arcatao discuss their ongoing work for justice.
A Message to the World
Eduardo calls out to all countries in the world with a message against war.
Death of a Father
Herlindo explains that his father died during the war and that, decades later, he returned from his life in Sweden to exhume his father’s remains.
Demanding Justice
Dionisa demands justice and accountability for those who committed crimes.
Importance of Exhumations
Berta relates how her youngest son died and describes her wish for his prompt exhumation.
The Importance of Exhumations
Isabel reflects on the importance of exhuming the remains of civil war victims.
Reparations and the Struggle Against Impunity
Rosa explains her opinions on economic reparations and the need to struggle against impunity.
Exhumations
Rosa comments on the importance of having the remains of her two grandmothers exhumed.
Historical Memory
Rosa reflects on the importance of historical memory.
Achieving Justice
Edwin speaks of various means of achieving justice for survivors of the armed conflict.