Debora Maria Da Silva

Overview

Débora Maria Da Silva born Recife, Brazil August 21, 1960. Founded Mothers of May seeking justice for government slaughter of 600 citizens Sao Paulo May 2006; FOR peace award 2016.

Quotations

We suffer anguish because the impunity is what hurts the most. People raise a child and the state kills it. Mothers don't symbolize death, but life.” (“Mothers of May”, April 28, 2010 upsidedownworld.com; photo gettyimages.com)