Katrina Lantos Swett, a leading voice for human rights and a tireless advocate against antisemitism, will be honored with the 2025 Carl Lutz Humanitarian Award. The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum will present the award on May 15, during a special program at the Museum.
The Carl Lutz Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals whose courage, compassion, and moral clarity reflect the legacy of its namesake, the Swiss diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.
Dr. Lantos Swett, president of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice, has spent her career championing human dignity and fighting discrimination worldwide. The organization continues the work of her father, Congressman Tom Lantos, the only Holocaust survivor to serve in the U.S. Congress.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this award,” said Lantos Swett. “Carl Lutz and other Holocaust heroes, like Raoul Wallenberg, inspire us to protect those who cannot defend themselves. While my advocacy cannot compare to their extraordinary bravery, this recognition motivates me to carry on the legacies of my father and heroes like Lutz.”
Her achievements include leadership roles as chair and vice-chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and as Co-Chair of the International Religious Freedom Summit. She also leads initiatives at the Tom Lantos Institute and the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea.
The Museum’s executive director, Myron Freedman, highlighted her impactful work: “Dr. Lantos Swett’s dedication to human rights and combating antisemitism mirrors our mission to educate and inspire action against hatred and injustice.”
The program on May 15 will include remarks from Dr. Lantos Swett and updates on the Museum’s efforts to foster understanding and reject hate.
Details on tickets
Tickets for the event will go on sale closer to the date, with pricing designed to make attendance accessible. Keep an eye on the Museum’s website for updates.
