New Zealand Governor-General at Yad Vashem

30 October 2017

The Governor-General and her husband Sir David Gascoigne were guided through the Holocaust History Museum, including the Hall of Names, by Orit Margaliot of the International School for Holocaust Studies.

Governor-General Reddy and her husband Sir David Gascoigne lay a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance.

Dame Reddy read aloud her comments in the Yad Vashem Guest Book.

The Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy visited Yad Vashem on Monday, 30 October 2017. The Governor-General toured the Holocaust History Museum, participated in a memorial ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance and visited the Children's Memorial.

Visibly stirred at the end of her visit, Dame Reddy wrote in the Yad Vashem Guest Book:  "We must always remember them and swear to prevent any further degradation and annihilation of human rights. A wonderful and profoundly moving experience."