On April 30, 1945, prisoners at Ravensbrück concentration camp began witnessing the collapse of Nazi control. Located in northern Germany, Ravensbrück was the largest concentration camp for women in the Third Reich. Established in 1939, it imprisoned more than 130,000 women and children over the course of the war, including political prisoners, resistance fighters, Jews, Roma, and civilians from across occupied Europe. As Soviet forces advanced in the final days of World War II, the SS attempted

🇫🇷 More than 120,000 women passed through #Ravensbruck concentration camp which had been solely built by the Nazis for female prisoners. Our reporters meet one French former prisoner who talks of how she and others managed to live and survive the horrors. More on The 51 Percent - France 24 special show here ➡️ https://go.france24.com/9QD | FRANCE 24 English

📅 80 years ago, the prisoners being held at the Nazi concentration camp of #Ravensbrück were freed. 🇫🇷 8,000 #French women were detained at this camp during #WorldWarII. 👩 Jacqueline Fleury, 101, is one of Ravensbrück’s last former prisoners still alive. FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin and Stephanie Trouillard tell you her story 👆 📹 Tanishk Saha | FRANCE 24 English

Step into the harrowing world of Ravensbruck, a concentration camp that embodies the resilience of women under the most unimaginable circumstances. Experience the stories of hope and survival amid squalid conditions as barracks designed for 250 women were crammed with nearly 2,000. Hear the voices of those who endured the struggle, showcasing an unbreakable spirit, courage, and the bonds formed even in the darkest times. This glimpse into their reality sheds light on the suffering and strength t