Ulrike Poppe

Overview

Ulrike Poppe born Rostock, Germany January 26, 1953. East German resister; leader of "Peaceful Revolution," 1989-90. Co-founded Women for Peace, 1983; co-founded Initiative for Peace & Human Rights, 1985; awarded Theodor Heuss Medal for nonviolent demonstrations as correct path to democracy, 1991. (photo http://bit.ly/IRvrFA)