Description: (Lawyer and activist)
Gerhart Moritz Riegner was a respected German philosopher renowned for his tenure as the secretary-general of the World Jewish Congress from 1965 to 1983. He pursued legal studies at esteemed institutions including Heidelberg, Paris, and the Geneva Graduate Institute. Riegner's career was marked by his commitment to championing Jewish rights and engaging with global issues. Through his leadership at the World Jewish Congress, he influenced international policies and fostered discussions on critical topics impacting the Jewish community.