Thomas Buergenthal at the Museum's 2015 National Tribute Dinner where he received the Museum's Elie Wiesel Award. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
As a Holocaust survivor and jurist, Thomas Buergenthal has been a tireless champion for the principle that governments and individuals must be held accountable under international law for human rights violations. Learn about the extraordinary life of Judge Buergenthal and his influence on global efforts to educate and empower a new generation of advocates to seek justice for victims and survivors and accountability for perpetrators.
Join us for a special screening of Peace Through Justice, a new film documenting Buergenthal’s life and legacy, followed by a panel discussion. Afterward, all partcipants are invited to a reception.
Speakers
Thomas Buergenthal, former judge of the International Court of Justice
Anna Cave, director of the Ferencz International Justice Initiative, US Holocaust Memorial Museum
In Conversation With
Klaus Rackwitz, director of the International Nuremberg Principles Academy
This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For questions, contact calendar@ushmm.org.
This program is co-presented with the International Nuremberg Principles Academy and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington Lawyers Committee
