Else Zeuthen

Overview

Else Marie Bengtssen Zeuthen born Copenhagen, Denmark October 10, 1897 (d. 1975). Member of Danish Parliament; international president of WILPF, 1956-65; delegate to UN; opposed NATO and Spanish Civil War; promoted foreign aid; protected Jews during Nazi occupation.

Quotations

"Working to help these young people under very difficult circumstances helped us to feel that in the face of Nazi oppressors we were faithful to our League's ideal of tolerance and compassion." (in Randall, Improper Bostonian, p. 415; photo WILPF Swarth. Peace Col.)