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Poland
Prior to the Holocaust, Oswiecim was a Polish town and the majority of its citizens were Jewish. The Auschwitz Jewish Center was established in order to rebuild a Jewish cultural, spiritual, and educational center in Oswiecim. It is a non-governmental organization that aims to serve as a guardian of Jewish memory, as well as to educate the public about the Holocaust. | The Auschwitz Jewish Center Address: (Oswiecim Office)The Auschwitz Jewish Center Website: http://ajcf.org/
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The Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute focuses on the study of the history and culture of Polish Jews. It is the largest depository of Jewish-related archival documents, books, journals, ritual and art objects. The preservation allows for research, education and awareness of the history that Poles and Jews shared to help overcome stereotypes. | Żydowski Instytut Historyczny |
The Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau offers guided tours of the site. In addition, the International Center for Education about Auschwitz and the Holocaust conducts educational activities based on research, archival documents and museum collections. | Miejsce Pamieci i Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau Address: Miejsce Pamieci i Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau Website: http://www.auschwitz.org.pl/ |
The Grodzka Gate – NN Theatre is a municipal cultural institution engaged in fostering an awareness of Lublin's rich multicultural history and developing a deeper sense of local identity and tolerance for other cultures. The center’s activities refer to the symbolic and historical significance of its location, the Grodzka Gate, which was once a passage from the Christian to the Jewish part of the city, as well as to the history of Lublin as a place where various cultures, traditions and religions once met. | Ośrodek “Brama Grodzka - Teatr NN” Address: Ośrodek “Brama Grodzka - Teatr NN” Webstie: www.tnn.lublin.pl/
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The CODN: National In-Service Teacher Training Center/ Osrodek Rozwoju Edukacji (ORE), a state-funded agency of the Ministry of National Education and Sport, supports the development of a national system of teacher training in line with state educational policies including providing professional support for Holocaust educators. | Address: Osrodek Rozwoju Edukacji
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The government of Poland has established a national human rights body to deal more widely with human rights issues of its citizens. All Member States including Poland are required, according to the European Community's Racial Equality Directive of 2000, to designate “National Equality Bodies” for the promotion of equal treatment of citizens. Furthermore, the Equal Treatment Bodies are expected to provide independent assistance to the victims of discrimination, conduct surveys and studies, and publish independent reports and recommendations. The Office of the Human Rights Defender also acts as the National Equality Body for Poland with the same address as above. | Office of the Human Rights Defender Aleja Solidarności 7700 - 090 Warsaw Website: http://www.brpo.gov.pl/
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An NGO which is dedicated to promoting peace and understanding between nations. | Foundation for mutual understanding between nations “ANKRA” P.O. Box 113 |
The Campaign Against Homophobia (KPH) is a NGO working for the equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. | Campaign Against Homophobia – KPH ul. Zelazna 68 Website: www.world.kph.org.pl/ |
Human Rights Defender | Amnesty International Poland Website: http://www.amnesty.org.pl/ |
Historical Museum of the City of Kraków
| Historical Museum of the City of Kraków Rynek Główny 35 |
Human Rights Defender is the constitutional authority forlegal control and protection. In his activities, the Defender is integral and independent from other state authorities. | Commissioner for Civil Rights Protection Aleja Solidarnosci 77 Website: http://www.brpo.gov.pl/
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The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is based in Warsaw, Poland. It is active throughout the OSCE area in the fields of election observation, democratic development, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, and rule of law. | OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Aleje Ujazdowskie 19 Website: http://www.osce.org/odihr/74854 |
