"The Disappeared" refers to individuals who have been forcibly taken or gone missing, often during political conflicts or authoritarian regimes. This term is commonly associated with the actions of governments that engage in human rights abuses, where victims are abducted without a trace, leaving families in anguish and uncertainty. The phenomenon is notably linked to events in countries like Argentina during the Dirty War, when thousands of people were kidnapped and presumed dead. Organizations such as Madres de Plaza de Mayo have emerged to advocate for the rights of these families, seeking justice and accountability for the victims of enforced disappearances.