Sigrid Helliesen Lund

Overview

Sigrid Helliesen Lund born Kristiania, Norway February 23, 1892 (d. 1987). Norwegian Quaker humanitarian and peace activist. WILPF leader active in Nansen Relief program; rescued Jewish children from Nazis; assisted Norwegian resistance from Sweden. Honored by Yad Vashem, 2006.

Quotations

“[O]pposing outward war is now too simple and must be more far-reaching. Violence in and of itself, including spiritual oppression, is what we need to guard against.” (Friends Journal, Jan. 1997, p. 15)