Ruth Weiss

Ruth Weiss was a renowned German journalist and human rights activist who passed away at the age of 101. Born on July 26, 1924, in Fürth, Germany, she faced persecution under the Nazi regime, prompting her family to flee to South Africa in 1936, where she fought against apartheid. Throughout her career, she contributed to various international publications and authored numerous books, advocating for justice, peace, and freedom. Weiss returned to Germany in the 1970s and continued her activism, earning multiple awards for her commitment to combatting racism and discrimination. Her legacy includes a powerful message against hate and oppression, exemplified by her participation in Holocaust memorial events.