The Argentine human rights activist Rosa Roisinblit has died at the age of 106, her organization confirms. A founding member and honorary president of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, Roisinblit dedicated her life to searching for children who were stolen during Argentina's military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983. The group expressed its deep gratitude for her dedication and enduring love in the quest to find the grandsons and granddaughters of the disappeared.

During Argentina's "Dirty War," it is estimated that 30,000 people were killed or forcibly disappeared; many children of those detained were taken from their parents and given up for adoption. Roisinblit herself suffered personal tragedy when her pregnant daughter Patricia, son-in-law José Pérez Rojo, and granddaughter Mariana were kidnapped in 1978.

Born in 1919 in Moises Ville, a town of Jewish immigrants, Roisinblit later moved to Buenos Aires and became an obstetrician. After the military coup in 1976, she became an activist to find her missing family members. Despite the loss, her resilience led to notable achievements in the fight for justice. Her daughter's baby was recovered, although her daughter and son-in-law's whereabouts remain unknown.

Roisinblit served various leadership roles within the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, and her commitment to justice endured for decades. She played a pivotal role in reuniting her grandchildren and advocated for the rights of those still searching for their loved ones.

Her grandson Guillermo Francisco Gómez, who was one of the babies stolen, became a human rights lawyer, continuing his grandmother's legacy. Reflecting on her passing, he expressed both sadness and comfort at the thought of her being reunited with his mother after decades of searching. Roisinblit leaves behind a legacy of courage, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to human rights that continues through her family and the ongoing efforts of human rights organizations in Argentina.