Dr. Luis Fondebrider is a leading Argentine forensic anthropologist, internationally recognised for his contribution to the analysis and documentation of human rights violations, as well as for his work in the recovery and identification of the victims of enforced disappearance. Founder of the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team (EAAF), he was president of the organisation until 2021 and director of the Forensic Unit of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) between 2021 and 2022. With more than 40 years of experience in the field, he has advised national and international courts, UN commissions, human rights organisations and governments around the world on more than 1,200 cases.
In 2020, the EAAF was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and, during his career, he has led forensic investigations in more than 65 countries, including in contexts of political, ethnic and migration-related violence, and of armed conflict. His work has ranged from the application of forensic techniques to advising on the creation of international human rights and transitional justice policies and protocols.