Latin American Federation of Associations for Relatives of the Detained-Disappeared
The Latin American Federation of Associations for Relatives of the Detained-Disappeared (FEDEFAM) is a nongovernmental organization formed by associations of relatives of the disappeared in countries of Latin America and the Caribbean which have or are currently practicing forced disappearance. FEDEFAM is a non-profit humanitarian organization, independent of all political or religious doctrines and institutions.
FEDEFAM was founded in January of 1981 in San José, Costa Rica, and was formalized at the Federation's second Congress in Caracas, Venezuela, in November of 1981. FEDEFAM has Consultative Status (Category II) with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The Federation's work depends on the efforts of its Association members and the dedicated support of individuals and organizations in Latin America and abroad.
