Compensation french jews

One of the priorities of the Shoah Memorial is the compensation of Holocaust victims and the prevention of further crimes against humanity. The Memorial website is therefore not only intended for survivors of the Holocaust but also for the general public.

The supplementary pension program is meant for slave labourers who had to work hard in countries occupied by Germans during World War II. The victims of forced labour have the right to compensation which is transferable to their spouses. The Memorial website provides them with details on the application process.

The rights of political internees

French and foreign citizens, who were interned in France or certain forced labour camps (such as Tunisia, Algeria or Morocco) after 16 June 1940, are officially recognized as 'political internees'. Jews interned in France can, among others, ask for financial compensation. The Shoah Memorial guides you through the application process.

Compensation for Orphans of the Holocaust

French citizens or foreigners, who lost one or both parents, because they were deported and died in a concentration camp in France, are considered as Orphan of the Holocaust. They are therefore entitled to a pension. You can find more details on the application process on our website.