The tribute marks 71 years since the death of the diplomat who saved thousands of lives during World War II.
08 August, 2026
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Irmgard Furchner was found guilty for being an accessory to murder when she worked for the commander of the Stutthof concentration camp.
On March 6, a monument was inaugurated in honor of Aristides de Sousa Mendes and the humanitarian act carried out by the Consul.
Girone's daughter Reha Bennicasa said she died of old age.
Her quiet strength and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark on the world.
"I can't explain how I survived," she stated in a video testimony that is part of the collection of the Holocaust Museum of Oporto.
