Memorial por la diversidad de Chile, Memorial for diversity in Santiago General Cemetery, Chile
Memorial por la Diversidad de Chile is located in Santiago General Cemetery in Recoleta and features concrete walls and rectangular monoliths of varying heights. The design by architects Jorge Morales, Leandro Capetto, and Ignacio Rivas creates a structure meant to encourage visitors to pause and reflect.
The memorial opened on January 20, 2014, created in response to Daniel Zamudio's death in 2012, a murder driven by discrimination. This event marked a turning point in how Chile acknowledged violence against minorities.
The memorial honors people harmed because of their identity, with plaques documenting cases since 1975. Visitors come to remember this history and show solidarity with those affected.
The memorial is located inside Santiago General Cemetery in the Recoleta neighborhood and is accessible year-round. Information plaques at the site explain the purpose and context of the memorial.
The memorial was funded through a combination of government grants, private donations, and community fundraising. This collaborative approach to funding reflects the broader community support behind its creation.
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