Philippe Sands Receives German Book Trade Peace Prize for Justice and Humanism
Philippe Sands, a writer and jurist, has been awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. The prize recognizes his work on universal justice and radical humanism. Sands researched the escape routes of a former governor in Galicia, who fled along the ratline through the Vatican to Latin America. However, Sands's investigation only reached as far as Rome. The award highlights his contributions to international law and human rights.
Key facts
- Philippe Sands is a writer and jurist.
- He received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.
- The prize honors universal justice and radical humanism.
- Sands researched the escape routes of a former governor in Galicia.
- The governor fled along the ratline through the Vatican to Latin America.
- Sands's research only reached as far as Rome.
- The ratline was a route used by Nazi criminals to escape.
- The award was announced by the German Book Trade.
Entities
Artists
- Philippe Sands
Institutions
- German Book Trade
Locations
- Galicia
- Rome
- Italy
- Vatican
- Latin America