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Jewish refugees outside the gates of the Japanese Consular Office, Kovno, Lithuania, July 1940. |
Some Diplomats were in a Unique, but Risky Position to Help A small number of diplomats posted to Nazi-occupied countries saw the Nazi’s disturbing treatment of Jews with concern and foreboding. They recognized they were in a unique position to help. Acting selflessly, courageously and often without official permission, they decided to take matters into their own hands and issued the visas that allowed Jews to escape to safe havens. |
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