Magda Hoppstock-Huth

Overview

Magda Hoppstock-Huth born Hamburg, Germany September 3, 1881 (d. 1959). Co-founded German WILPF 1916, opposed anti-Semitism; defended minorities 1930s; arrested 1944, rescued from Fuhlbüttel prison 1945; postwar politician opposed nuclear weapons, Cold War and German remilitarization; advocated total disarmament.

Quotations

"International women's peace work can help pave the way. . . so that through reason people will find a civilized relationship with their neighbors." (German WILPF; photo hamburg.de)