Forensic Anthropology: an instrument for investigation and support to stop human rights violations

Abstract

The Forensic Anthropology brings elements that contribute to the victims and their families find the truth, justice, memory, reparation and reconciliation. The purpose of this article is to recognize the importance of providing solutions to the families of people who have disappeared due to human, environmental, migratory causes, among others, and who over time have not received prompt justice. It supposes a small context about the advances that have been made in Honduras in the matter, in order to urgently create a Missing Persons Law and a program that incorporates the creation of Forensic Anthropology teams and the necessary international support for the recognition of missing persons.