2017 LANTOS HUMAN RIGHTS PRIZE RECIPIENT

Father Patrick Desbois

Father Patrick Desbois, President and Founder of the international human rights organization Yahad-In Unum (YIU), was recognized as the 2017 Lantos Prize recipient for his unparalleled work in uncovering the lost stories of over one million victims of the “Holocaust by Bullets” period of World War II, as well as his continuing fight against antisemitism and genocide throughout the world.

A renowned researcher, educator, and human rights activist, Father Desbois founded YIU for the purpose of finding sites of Jewish mass executions during the Holocaust. He carried out an investigation into the Holocaust that lasted over a decade and he continues to offer counsel to those seeking to combat antisemitism.

The Lantos Human Rights Prize was awarded to Father Desbois on October 26, 2017 in Washington, DC. Speakers at the ceremony included Congressman Jim McGovern and Congressman Randy Hultgren, co-chairs of the U.S. Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. 

Links:

9/8/17 - PRESS RELEASE - Anti-Genocide Activist Father Patrick Desbois to Receive 2017 Lantos Human Rights Prize

10/25/17 - The Keeper - Episode 3 of the Lantos Foundation's Podcast featuring Father Patrick Desbois

10/27/17 - CatholicPhilly.com - French Priest Receives Human Rights Award For Genocide Research

10/27/17 - Times of Israel - French Priest Who Uncovered Nazi Killing Sites Awarded Lantos Rights Prize