The Argentine human rights activist Rosa Roisinblit has died at the age of 106, her organization announced.

She was an honorary president and a founding member of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, an influential group dedicated to locating children who were stolen during Argentina's military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983.

In a heartfelt statement, the group expressed, We only have words of gratitude for her dedication... and the love with which she searched for the grandsons and granddaughters until the very end. This effort took place amid the backdrop of the Dirty War, during which around 30,000 people were killed or forcibly disappeared.

Rosa was born in 1919 in Moisés Ville, a town settled by Jewish immigrants in central Argentina. An obstetrician by profession, she moved to Buenos Aires in 1949, where she eventually married.

Her commitment to human rights stemmed deeply from personal tragedy, as her pregnant daughter, son-in-law, and 15-month-old granddaughter were kidnapped in 1978. After hearing of their abduction and subsequent disappearance, Rosa joined the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo to work tirelessly in the search for her family.

Despite being subjected to immense personal pain, including the loss of her family members, she continued to advocate for justice through her organization. Under her leadership, significant achievements were made, including the eventual reunification of some abducted children with their biological families.

The resilience and determination that characterized Rosa's work was evident as she regularly attended court hearings against those responsible for the abductions, including her family's case. Her grandson, Guillermo, found his biological family through persistent efforts, with his reunion being a profound moment in Roisinblit's long fight for justice.

Rosa's commitment to seeking justice never waned; even as she aged, she remained an active voice against the injustices of the dictatorship, stating, This wound never heals... But to say I'm stopping? No, I'll never stop.

Her legacy continues through her family members and the ongoing work of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, who remind us of the importance of remembrance and justice in the face of past atrocities.

Rosa Roisinblit is survived by her granddaughter Mariana Eva Perez, who follows in her grandmother's footsteps as a writer and advocate.