We honor the life of Ben Ferencz, who passed away at 103

 We honor the life of Ben Ferencz, who passed away at 103, the last surviving prosecutor of the Nuremberg Trials.

At just 27 years old, Ferencz stood in a courtroom in 1947 and presented evidence against senior officers who led mobile killing units responsible for mass murder during the Holocaust. He did not call for revenge. He called for justice grounded in law and accountability. His work helped establish that crimes against humanity would not go unanswered.

A graduate of Harvard Law School, Ferencz built his case on documented records and testimony, securing convictions that became a foundation for modern international criminal law. He believed that even after immense suffering, the rule of law must prevail.

His commitment did not end with the trials. For decades, he advocated for global accountability and played a key role in promoting the creation of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. He also supported Holocaust education efforts, including work connected to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, ensuring that remembrance remained central to justice.

With his passing, the world loses a direct voice from Nuremberg. His life stands as proof that even in the aftermath of profound tragedy, justice can be pursued through courage, evidence, and unwavering moral conviction.