Cleveringa Meetings

At the end of November, the Cleveringa Meetings for Leiden alumni take place at nearly fifty venues worldwide.

These gatherings are organised by the LUF, in collaboration with regional committees, to commemorate Professor Cleveringa’s protest speech. On 26 November 1940, he delivered a passionate speech against the dismissal of his Jewish colleagues, Professors Meijers and David.

Professors Barge and Van Holk also delivered protest speeches. More detailed information about the professors, their protest speeches and the origins of the Cleveringa Meetings can be found under History.