RAOUL WALLENBERG SAVED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF LIVES

Jeanne To Thanh Hien‎ to Network for Human Rights, Equality and Social Justice

'A diplomat and businessman, Wallenberg was appointed legation secretary of the Swedish diplomatic mission in Budapest in June 1944. By issuing protective Swedish passports and renting Buildings – 'Swedish houses' where Jews could seek shelter – he saved tens of thousands of lives.'

- Raoul Wallenberg's biography: bit.ly/1M1mlBs
- Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Raoul Wallenberg Day:bit.ly/1U4opim

Raoul Wallenberg – a man who made a difference

Swedish Raoul Wallenberg saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust. His achievements are a reminder of the continuing need to fight racism.

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