Chiune Sugihara

Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat during World War II who saved thousands of Jews from the Holocaust. Working in Lithuania, he issued thousands of travel visas, secretly providing them with safe passage through Japan to escape Nazi persecution. Despite facing pressure from his government, Sugihara prioritized human life, risking his career to issue these visas. His actions are widely regarded as a remarkable example of moral courage and compassion, saving many lives. Sugihara’s humanitarian legacy continues, symbolizing the impact one individual can have by acting ethically in crisis situations.