Winfried Hempel is a Chilean lawyer and human rights advocate known for his fight for justice for Colonia Dignidad survivors. Raised in the colony, he taught himself Spanish and became a lawyer to defend over 120 victims. As founder of WHM – Hempel & Cía., he secured a landmark ruling to compensate survivors through property sales. Winfried also campaigns against the site’s commercialization, pushing for a memorial instead. His journey of resilience and legal courage has made him a powerful voice in Latin America’s human rights movement.
