The Government of Navarra has opened a photo exhibition on the work of the Argentine human rights organisation Pamplona in Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo . Vice-President Ana Ollo presented the exhibition “ Instituto Navarro de la Memoria in the Palacio de Rozalejo at theMemorias compartidas – Memoria partekatuakon 8 September 2026. The 40 photographs on display document key aspects of the grandmothers’ decades-long search for children abducted and put up for adoption during Argentina’s military dictatorship.
The regional government also announced that it would officially honour the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo on 21 September 2026 . The date is timed to coincide with the International Day of Peace (Día Internacional de la Paz). With the award, Navarra recognises the organisation’s tireless work to uncover the truth: since the late 1970s, it has reconstructed identities, reunited families and supported legal proceedings.
The exhibition is intended as a contribution to public remembrance in Navarra and forms part of the activities of the Instituto Navarro de la Memoria. According to the regional government, it aims to highlight cross-border connections in memory politics and show how civil society initiatives operate across national borders. Its presentation at the Palacio de Rozalejo underscores the aim of keeping such subjects visible in Pamplona’s prominent cultural venues over the long term.
The regional government notes that the selection of photographs traces the journey from violent repression in Argentina to the later recovery of identity and family. The aim is to bring to life both the historical dimension and the personal experiences of those affected. At the presentation, Ana Ollo highlighted the exemplary nature of the Abuelas’ work for a democratic culture of remembrance based on the search for truth, recognition and justice.
The announcement did not specify details of guided tours, accompanying events or the duration of the exhibition. Visitors can see it at the Instituto Navarro de la Memoria in the Palacio de Rozalejo in Pamplona. What is confirmed is that the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo are due to be honoured on 21 September 2026, and that the exhibition “Memorias compartidas – Memoria partekatuak” comprises 40 photographs.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).