Breaking News: Ruth Weiss Receives Pen Center Award

On June, 8th 2020, Ruth Weiss was named as Honorary President of the Pen Center of German Speaking Writers Abroad. This award is in recognition of her work fighting racism, anti-Semitism and, in particular, for her work with German schools. A special edition of the Exile-Pen society’s periodical is planned.

On September 17th, the new honorary president met with board member Ms. Deborah Vietor-Engländer to establish old contacts.

Ruth Weiss and Deborah Vietor-Engländer
New Honorary President Ruth Weiss with PEN Board Representative Deborah Vietor-Engländer, September 2020 (Photo A.Kropf RWG)