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EAAF

Definition

The Equipo Argentino de Antropologia Forense (Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team), founded in 1984 to investigate disappearances during the military dictatorship. Widely regarded as a model for politically independent, scientifically rigorous human-rights recovery.

Founded
1984, Buenos Aires
Operating countries
Over 50
Specialty
Forensic anthropology for human rights violations and mass graves

Common questions

What is EAAF and why was it founded?+

EAAF stands for Equipo Argentino de Antropologia Forense (Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team). It was founded in 1984 to investigate disappearances that occurred during Argentina's military dictatorship. It was the world's first organization dedicated to applying forensic science to human rights violations.

How widely is EAAF used in forensic work today?+

EAAF is regarded as a model for scientifically rigorous and politically independent human rights recovery. It now operates in over 50 countries and has influenced forensic anthropology approaches globally.

What makes EAAF's approach different from other forensic teams?+

EAAF pioneered the specific application of forensic anthropology methods to human rights cases and mass grave investigations. Its commitment to scientific rigor combined with political independence is widely regarded as a model for this kind of work.

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