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The Arolsen Archives are the international center on Nazi persecution and house the world's most comprehensive archive on the victims and survivors of National Socialism. Based in Bad Arolsen, Germany, the institution is a central source of knowledge for the processing and remembrance of the crimes of the Nazi era.
The main mission of the Arolsen Archives is to clarify the fates of Nazi victims and support the search for missing persons. The institution sees it as its task to contribute to debates surrounding remembrance and processing of the Nazi era, political persecution, and racism. The focus is on preserving the memory of the crimes of the National Socialists as a continuing warning against racism and anti-Semitism[1][3][4].
The Arolsen Archives are a living memorial to the victims of National Socialism and an important contribution to the remembrance and processing of the darkest chapters of history. Through their extensive archive holdings, digital initiatives, and dedicated educational work, they help ensure that the memory of the crimes of the National Socialists remains alive and serves as a warning for future generations.
