Wallenberg saved 100,000 Jews in WW2, but was disappeared by Soviet communists on this day 81 years ago.

“I will never be able to go back to Sweden without knowing inside myself that I'd done all a man could do to save as many Jews as possible.” - Raoul Wallenberg, Letter and Dispatches 1924 - 1944 

Raoul Wallenberg (Aug. 4, 1912 - disappeared Jan. 17, 1945)

 Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat saved 100,000 Jews in Hungary, according to the World Jewish Congress. He was imprisoned and disappeared by Soviet military intelligence (MERSH) after the war 81 years ago today.

Today is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada in honor of his courageous example. Irwin Cotler, a Canadian member of parliament, in an OpEd in The Jerusalem Post last year, described the rescue carried out by Wallenberg:

"From mid-May to the beginning of July 1944, some 440,000 Hungarian Jews were deported to Auschwitz – the fastest, cruelest, and most efficient killing field in the Holocaust. Wallenberg arrived as a member of the Swedish Legation in Budapest in mid-July 1944. In a remarkable demonstration of ingenuity and inspiration, bluff and bravado, he rescued some 100,000 Jews in the last six months of 1944 and the beginning of 1945, more than any other single government or organization."

Nonviolent resistance to the radical evil of the Nazis by courageous Danes and German housewives also worked and saved thousands of Jewish people from the Holocaust.

It should come as no surprise that Wallenberg was abducted by Soviet Communist forces. The Nazis and the Soviets had been partners in the partition and conquest of Poland six years prior, in September 1939. 

Let us honor Raoul Wallenberg for all the lives he saved, and let us also continue to demand justice for this good man, who had his life taken by Josef Stalin.

The Russians refuse to reveal what they did to Wallenberg, and his family has filed a lawsuit against them.

In 2016, Sweden declared him dead.

In honour of #RaoulWallenberg Day, read this poignant piece and interview with @IrwinCotler by @HilleltheScribe

"[Raoul Wallenberg] demonstrated how one person with the compassion to care and the courage to act can prevail over evil.”https://t.co/mw5lfxmg5M

— Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (@TheRWCHR) January 17, 2026

Wallenberg saved 100,000 Jews in WW2, but was disappeared by Soviet communists on this day 80 years ago.

 “I will never be able to go back to Sweden without knowing inside myself that I'd done all a man could do to save as many Jews as possible.” - Raoul Wallenberg, Letter and Dispatches 1924 - 1944 

Raoul Wallenberg (Aug. 4, 1912 - disappeared Jan. 17, 1945)

Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat saved 100,000 Jews in Hungary, according to the World Jewish Congress. He was imprisoned and disappeared by Soviet military intelligence (MERSH) after the war 80 years ago today.

Today is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada in honor of his couragous example. Irwin Cotler, a Canadian member of parliament, in an OpEd in The Jerusalem Post, described the rescue carried out by Wallenberg:

"From mid-May to the beginning of July 1944, some 440,000 Hungarian Jews were deported to Auschwitz – the fastest, cruelest, and most efficient killing field in the Holocaust. Wallenberg arrived as a member of the Swedish Legation in Budapest in mid-July 1944. In a remarkable demonstration of ingenuity and inspiration, bluff and bravado, he rescued some 100,000 Jews in the last six months of 1944 and the beginning of 1945, more than any other single government or organization."

Nonviolent resistance to the radical evil of the Nazis by courageous Danes and German housewives also worked and saved thousands of Jewish people from the Holocaust.

It should come as no surprise that Wallenberg was abducted by Soviet Communist forces. The Nazis and the Soviets had been partners in the partition and conquest of Poland six years prior, in September 1939. 

Today, on #RaoulWallenberg Commemorative Day, we honour the enduring legacy of Swedish diplomat and hero of the Holocaust Raoul Wallenberg, a hero who refused to be a bystander. We also mark 80 years since his disappearance into the Soviet Gulag- a profound and ongoing injustice.… pic.twitter.com/54p7TdQRFb

— Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (@TheRWCHR) January 17, 2025

Let us honor Raoul Wallenberg for all the lives he saved, and let us also continue to demand justice for him, who had his life taken by Josef Stalin. The Russians refuse to reveal what they did to Wallenberg, and his family has filed a lawsuit against them. In 2016, Sweden declared him dead. 

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the disappearance of Raoul Wallenberg.

Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg displayed outstanding civil courage and bravery when he saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust.

Let us honour his memory by continuing to stand up against… pic.twitter.com/CgdhQlI8UY

— Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (@SweMFA) January 17, 2025

Wallenberg at 78: Saved 140,000 Jews in WW2, but disappeared by Soviet communist troops

“I will never be able to go back to Sweden without knowing inside myself that I'd done all a man could do to save as many Jews as possible.” - Raoul Wallenberg, Letter and Dispatches 1924 - 1944 

Raoul Wallenberg (August 4, 1912 - disappeared January 17, 1945)

Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat saved 140,000 Jews in Hungary, according to the World Jewish Congress. He was imprisoned and disappeared by Soviet troops after the war 78 years ago today.

Today is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada in honor of his couragous example. Irwin Cotler, a Canadian member of parliament, in an OpEd last year in Haaretz, described the last and most dramatic rescue carried out by Wallenberg:

"As the Nazis advanced on Budapest and threatened to blow up the city’s ghetto and liquidate the remaining Jews, [Wallenberg] put the Nazi generals on notice that they would be held accountable and brought to justice, if not executed, for their war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Nazi generals desisted. Some 70,000 more Jews were saved, thanks to the indomitable courage of one person prepared to confront radical evil."

Nonviolent resistance to the radical evil of the Nazis by courageous Danes and German housewives also worked and saved thousands of Jewish people from the Holocaust.

It is no surprise that it was Soviet Communist troops who disappeared Wallenberg. Six years earlier, in September 1939, the Nazis and the Soviets had been allies in the division and conquest of Poland.  

Please join the @MuseeHolocauste and @TheRWCHR from January 17-19 for a special virtual screening of the documentary Passage to Sweden (@passagetosweden), in honour of #RaoulWallenberg Day.

Register here to watch the #film: https://t.co/sV3tezCeRD https://t.co/Hlv1I9HsVc

— Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (@TheRWCHR) January 16, 2023

Let us honor Raoul Wallenberg for all the lives he saved, and let us also continue to demand justice for him, who had his life taken by Josef Stalin. The Russians refuse to reveal what they did to Wallenberg, and his family has filed a lawsuit against them. In 2016, Sweden declared him dead. 

Each year, on 17 January, we honour the memory of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust.

Join us in lighting a candle today for Raoul, his humanitarian deeds and human solidarity! pic.twitter.com/sTyxeGHUu0

— Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (@SweMFA) January 17, 2023

Wallenberg at 75: Saved 140,000 Jews in WW2, but disappeared by Soviet communist troops

“I will never be able to go back to Sweden without knowing inside myself that I'd done all a man could do to save as many Jews as possible.” - Raoul Wallenberg, Letter and Dispatches 1924 - 1944

Raoul Wallenberg (August 4, 1912 - disappeared January 17, 1945)

Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat saved 140,000 Jews in Hungary, according to the World Jewish Congress. Seventy five years ago today he was imprisoned and disappeared by Soviet troops after the war.

Today is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada in honor of his couragous example. Irwin Cotler, a Canadian member of parliament, in an OpEd today in Haaretz, described the last and most dramatic rescue carried out by Wallenberg:

"As the Nazis advanced on Budapest and threatened to blow up the city’s ghetto and liquidate the remaining Jews, [Wallenberg] put the Nazi generals on notice that they would be held accountable and brought to justice, if not executed, for their war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Nazi generals desisted. Some 70,000 more Jews were saved, thanks to the indomitable courage of one person prepared to confront radical evil."

Nonviolent resistance to the radical evil of the Nazis by courageous Danes and German housewives also worked and saved thousands of Jewish people from the Holocaust.


It is no surprise that it was Soviet Communist troops who disappeared Wallenberg. Six years earlier, in September 1939, the Nazis and the Soviets had been allies in the division and conquest of Poland. 

Let us honor Raoul Wallenberg for all the lives he saved, and let us also continue to demand justice for him, who had his life taken by Josef Stalin. The Russians refuse to reveal what they did to him, and Wallenberg's family has sued the Russians. Sweden declared him dead in 2016.

When the Jews of Budapest were set to be deported in 1944, Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg led an operation to save them. He paid a heavy price for his bravery: Wallenberg was detained, 75 years ago today, and was not seen from again. #WeRemember@UNESCO @AuschwitzMuseum pic.twitter.com/iS6VxCeKJ8

— WJC (@WorldJewishCong) January 17, 2020