When someone disappears, the relatives and friends of the disappeared are thrown in a status of serious psychological distress which can last for years. People who experience severe suffering related to the disappearance of a family member or friend often go through a chain of and feel very alone. Read more

The need for psychological support to the relatives of disappeared is far larger than the aid they currently receive. It is often up to individual organisations at the local and national level to address the need for psychological support and single-handedly organize processes of healing for victims. NGOs and organisations of families in different countries provide support services. Read more>>

Only in times of change monuments can be established and memorial meetings can be held. If the disappearances have taken place a while ago and the memory threatens to get lost, it is all the more important to remember the victims and the period of history they were part of. This is also in the interest of new generations. Read more>>