Nora Cortiñas

Activist Type
Human Rights

Nora Cortiñas is a prominent Argentine human rights activist, best known for her work with the Madres de Plaza de Mayo. She became involved after her son was abducted by the Argentine military dictatorship in 1977 during the Dirty War. This period, from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s, was marked by widespread human rights abuses, including forced disappearances of suspected political opponents.

Airall’s literary contributions extend to collaborative Caribbean women’s projects like She Sex and captivating short stories The Looking Glass. Airall has received several awards, including the literary arts award at the National Youth Awards in 2016 which honored her diverse contributions to literature, activism, and the arts.

Artwork by
Fran Matos

I find profound inspiration in the island’s national flower, the hibiscus. This stunning flower, renowned for its vibrant colors and delicate form, plays a pivotal role in my creative process.

Argentina

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Capital
Buenos Aires
Founded
July 9, 1816
Demonym
Argentine
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