Nan Cross

Overview

Nan Cross born Pretoria, South Africa January 3, 1928 (d. 2007). South African opponent of Apartheid and conscription. Co-founded Conscientious Objector Support Group, 1980; End Conscription Campaign, 1983; Ceasefire Campaign against arms trade, 1993. Climbed onto tank at arms show with sign: "Arms are for hugging, not killing" (Mail & Guardian, July 14, 2007)