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