Peggy Parnass, Holocaust Survivor and Tireless Advocate for Justice, Dies at 97

The renowned journalist, author, and activist dedicated her life to combating injustice, preserving memory, and championing human rights.

Peggy Parnass, a Holocaust survivor and prominent Gerichtsreporterin, passed away in Hamburg at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy of activism and advocacy.
Born in 1927 to Jewish parents who were murdered in Treblinka, Parnass survived through a Kindertransport to Sweden, later returning to Germany as an outspoken antifascist and writer.
Her celebrated Gerichtsreportagen, published in the magazine 'Konkret,' highlighted societal injustices and earned her numerous accolades, including the Bundesverdienstkreuz.
Parnass was a fierce advocate for human rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and memory culture, often using her platform to confront systemic discrimination and historical amnesia.
Her autobiographical works, such as 'Unter die Haut,' chronicled her traumatic childhood and lifelong fight against intolerance, inspiring generations of activists.