Holocaust Survivor and Activist Peggy Parnass Dies at 97

The renowned author, journalist, and antifascist dedicated her life to fighting injustice and preserving the memory of Holocaust victims.

Peggy Parnass, a Holocaust survivor, author, and activist, passed away in Hamburg at the age of 97, surrounded by friends and family.
Born in 1927, Parnass survived the Holocaust after being sent to Sweden via Kindertransport, though her parents were murdered in Treblinka.
Her acclaimed Gerichtsreportagen (court reports), published in the 1970s, highlighted societal issues and exposed injustices, earning her widespread recognition.
Parnass was a lifelong advocate for democracy, human rights, and remembrance, receiving numerous awards, including the Bundesverdienstkreuz and PEN honorary membership.
Her writings, including 'Unter die Haut,' chronicled her traumatic childhood and her unyielding fight against intolerance and historical amnesia.