The Heart of the Search: Examining the Citizen-Led Search for the Disappeared as an Act of Resistance - Nathan Reyes

Organisation
University of Toronto
Tags
Forced disappearance
human rights
Colombia
Mexico
ethnography
Legal studies
social justice
Red Cross
Missing persons
State violence
Family activism
transitional justice
Political violence
Advocacy
qualitative research
Summary

This research examines how families of the disappeared in Colombia and Mexico conduct their own searches when authorities fail. Using ethnography and legal analysis, it highlights their role as investigators and advocates. The work aims to improve policy, challenge marginalisation, and recognise families’ critical role in uncovering truth and justice.