Zena Harman, London-born Israeli diplomat, dies at 98

Born in 1914, Harman headed up numerous international welfare and human rights organizations and also served in Israel's Knesset.

By Ofer Aderet | 19:05 31.01.13 |

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In 1965, Zena Harman was called to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the organization she chaired, UNICEF - the United Nations International Children’s Fund.

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Zena Harman, London-born Israeli diplomat, dies at 98

Born in 1914, Harman headed up numerous international welfare and human rights organizations and also served in Israel's Knesset.

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