Hania Ris

Overview

Hania Wislicka Ris born Lodz, Poland June 15, 1913 (d. 1998). Pediatrics Professor Univ. of Wisconsin; pacifist member Physicians for Social Responsibility made friendship visit to USSR 1982; Swiss-trained doctor fought for American accreditation; crusader for birth control.

Quotations

"Contrary to what so many people in this country think, it is my observation that the Russians are greatly concerned about the prevention of nuclear war. . . the preservation of peace is on everyone's mind." (Milwaukee Journal, Dec. 19, 1982)