He IPS created in 1976 the Letelier-Moffitt Awards for Human Rights To pay tribute to Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffittwho were killed that same year by Chilean dictator agents Augusto Pinochet.
The explosion of a car bomb in Sheridan Circle, Washington DCended with their lives and marked a milestone in the fight against state terrorism.
Since then, The awards highlight those who defend human rights and keep the memory of the victims of the Pinochet dictators alive.
The history of the Coordinating Table of Retirees and Pensioners
For more than 30 yearsthe coordinating table mobilized retirees and workers in defense of the Public Pension System And in claim of a dignified retirement For all Argentines.
Its history It consolidated in the streetthrough marches, claims and public presentations They sought to make visible the demands of the most vulnerable sectors.
At present, in front of the strong Austerity cuts from the government of Javier MileiThe organization reinforced its opposition role and extended its call.
One of his most recent milestones was the implementation of “On Wednesday of retirees”a dynamic of mobilization that brings together multiple groups and develops every week despite the State repression against the right to protest.
The meaning of the prize
The award represents international recognition of the effort and resistance of Argentine retirees. In addition, it acquires relevance because it contributes to break the media fence That, according to the organization, manifestations against adjustment policies invisible in the country.
The prize will be received by Marcos WolmanHistorical reference of the Coordinating Table, who will travel to Washington on behalf of the movement.
Next to him will be Manuel Gutiérrez and Julio Gambinaalso members of driving, who will participate in the ceremony and of different activities linked to delivery.
Source: Ambito
