Although he had the support of the Swedish government, the World Jewish Congress, the U.S. government, and many private individuals, his work meant constantly putting his own life at risk in an effort to save his fellow human beings.
Wallenberg disappeared in February 1945 while in the custody of Soviet occupation forces in Hungary. To this day, his final fate remains unknown.
By honoring Wallenberg, we pay tribute to those who choose to do the right thing in extreme circumstances, and they serve as an inspiration in the fight against antisemitism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination.
Today, the International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation aims to preserve the memory of the Righteous Among the Nations.