and security forces , under the concept of crimes against humanity .
The park project was an unprecedented experience of participation : human rights organisations , the University of Buenos Aires and the Executive and Legislative Powers of the City worked together to define this space . From the outset , the project had some innovative and creative aspects for the period , particularly the inspiring perspective without limited horizons . Today , the park combines the power of the Monument to the Victims of State Terrorism , which lists the names of missing and assassinated people , with a public art programme comprised of over ten large-scale sculptures , the programming of contemporary art exhibitions , a solid education project and the creation of a public database , among other aspects .
Another of the initial , innovative achievements was to give this project a permanent legal and administrative framework , in order to maintain public policies of human rights . In institutional
terms , the creation of a Board of Management comprised of human rights organisations , the University of Buenos Aires and the Executive Power of the City of Buenos Aires guarantees these public policies . The consensuses and agreements that were worked on at length were key from the outset to ensure that this space had a clear , permanent future , regardless of the political situation or supporters of the time . The Park of Memory was declared a National Monument and Heritage of Buenos Aires , which firmly consolidated its position in the urban fabric of our city .
This operational model enables us to consider and conceive management tools and policies of action that are designed to incorporate and produce new sensations and perspectives on all expressions of art , education and recreation , and the use of the public space , as well as to expand and include programmes and actions on the new rights and demands that need to be resolved in our society . Clearly , nothing can heal the wounds , but today this
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