Against forgetting: faces of resistance from WWII in Slovenia

Slowenien

Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe: crystal clear streams run down mountain slopes of the Julic alps; the country’s numerous river valleys slowly transform from snow-covered mountaineous terrain over gentle, orchard-covered hills to the mediterranean sea. This pittoresque landscape hides a dark history, however, since Slovenia was a battle ground in both World Wars.

This project focuses on the history of resistance against occupation in World War II, where the country was occupied and divided between fascist Germany, Italy, Croatia and Hungary.
Our project blends these two sides of Slovenia – the beautiful landscape as well as its tragic history. In an international group of 25 young people, we will hike through the path of remembrance, visit 'Stari Pisker', a former Gestapo prison and torture site in Celje, as well as mass graves in Kocevje, and the Museum of National Liberation in Maribor. In memorial sites, museums, workshops and discussion rounds, we will explore this history in depth and discuss it from different perspectives. We will develop a part of an international exhibition about war crimes and will create a podcast together.

This project is organized by our partner, the national youth council of Slovenia.
This project is funded by the CERV programme of the European Union.

Registration: please register first with our partners if you come from the following countries: Poland (Partner:College of Eastern Europe)
Hungary (Partner: ZACHOR Foundation For Social Remembrance)
Slovenia (Partner: National Youth Council of Slovenia)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Partner: Association "Education builds Bosnia and Herzegovina – Jovan Divjak")

Germans and other internationals, please register below.