Susana Trimarco facts for kids
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Susana Trimarco
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Susana Trimarco (left)
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Sara Susana del Valle Trimarco de Veron
1954 (age 70–71) Tucumán, Argentina
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| Nationality | Argentinian |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Spouse(s) | Daniel Verón (1975–2010) |
| Children | María de los Ángeles |
| Awards | Women of Courage in 2007 Premio Cristo Rey in 2008 Premio Sarmiento in 2011 |
Sara Susana del Valle Trimarco de Veron, known as Susana Trimarco (born 1954), is an Argentinian human rights activist. She is famous for her work against kidnapping and forced labor.
Her efforts have been recognized around the world. In 2002, her daughter disappeared. Susana believes her daughter was taken by a group that forces people to work.
Susana spent many years looking for her daughter. She also started a special foundation to help other victims of kidnapping. Her work helped bring attention to problems with how the government handled these issues in Argentina.
Because of her efforts, a law was passed in 2011. This law stopped certain kinds of advertisements in newspapers and magazines. These ads could sometimes lead to people being kidnapped.
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Susana Trimarco's Life
Susana Trimarco's daughter, Marita (whose full name is María de los Ángeles), was kidnapped on April 3, 2002. This happened in San Miguel de Tucumán, the main city of Tucumán Province.
Marita was a mother to a two-year-old girl. She was going to a doctor's appointment when she was pulled into a red car. A witness saw this happen.
Susana faced many challenges during her search. She received threats and false clues that tried to stop her. But her investigations helped free other women who were being held against their will. Sadly, her daughter Marita is still missing.
In 2007, Susana Trimarco started the Fundación María de los Ángeles. This means "María of the Angels Foundation." Its goal is to rescue kidnapped girls in Argentina. The foundation says it has helped hundreds of people escape.
In 2012, Susana Trimarco spoke in court. She testified at the trial of 13 people. These people, including police officers, were accused of kidnapping Marita. They were also accused of selling her to groups that force people to work.
On December 12, 2012, all the accused people were found not guilty. A week later, Susana met with Argentina's president. After this meeting, steps were taken to investigate the three judges who made the verdict.
Her Impact and Awards
New Laws for Safety
Susana Trimarco's campaign brought important issues to light. She showed how important it was for officials to do their jobs well. Because of her work, Argentina passed a new law in 2007. This law made kidnapping a serious federal crime.
The law also created a "Rescue Office." This office helps victims of kidnapping with legal support.
In 2008, Susana's efforts helped rescue 3,000 people in Argentina. These people had been taken by groups that force others to work.
Another anti-kidnapping law was passed in 2008. This law set up the Rescue Office within the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. This office works to prevent these crimes. It also investigates them and helps victims.
Awards for Her Courage
On March 8, 2007, Susana Trimarco received a special award. The U.S. Department of State gave her the International Women of Courage Award. The Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, presented the award.
The Argentinian national senate also honored Susana Trimarco. She received the Premio Domingo Faustino Sarmiento. This award recognized her important work in promoting human rights.
On March 14, 2012, the Canadian government honored Ms. Trimarco. She received the John Diefenbaker Defender of Human Rights and Freedom Award.
Susana Trimarco was even nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013.
Media Attention
The TV show Vidas Robadas ("Stolen Lives") was inspired by Marita's case. It was shown on the Telefé channel.
Susana Trimarco was also the main topic of a documentary in 2009. It was called Fragmentos de una Búsqueda (Fragments of a Search). Pablo Milstein and Norberto Ludín directed it.
An episode of the TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit was also inspired by Susana's story. It was called "Undercover Mother" and was in season 16.
See also
In Spanish: Susana Trimarco para niños
- Human rights in Argentina
