The Argentine Government and people deeply regret the passing of Patricia Derian, former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour of the United States, who played a crucial role in reporting human rights violations during the military dictatorship in Argentina since James Carter took office in 1977.
Patricia Derian was the promoter of the mission of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights that conducted an in loco visit to Argentina in 1979, for which she was decorated with the Order of the Liberator General San Martin by the Argentine Government.
In the face of this irreparable loss, she leaves us all an example of unwavering commitment and fight for the unconditional protection of human rights.
Press Release No. 153/16
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