Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer, 102, gets honorary award

Margot Friedländer, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor, has received an honorary award for her commitment to humanity and tolerance, the broadcaster RTL announced on Friday.

Friedländer still visits school classes to share her life story as a Jew during the Nazi era. She received the "Brigitte Award 2024" honorary prize in Berlin - the first time the award was presented. Brigitte is a well-known women's publication in Germany that is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. It is part of RTL's portfolio.

Earlier this week, the film from public broadcaster ZDF "Ich bin! Margot Friedländer" (I am! Margot Friedländer), which combines re-enactments with historical material and interviews with Friedländer, received the German Television Award.