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Terezín Memorial Totalitarianism Matters of Conscience


In a town that was transformed into a ghetto for displaced Jews during World War II, Terezín Memorial remembers state terrorism under the Nazi regime, and honors victims and those who struggled to save intended victims of genocide. In its education programs, Terezín Memorial connects the history of the Holocaust to contemporary issues of racist violence and totalitarianism.

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A totalitarian government is one that forcibly suppresses political, religious, or social belief other than its own. Common methods of suppression by totalitarian regimes include imprisonment and forced labor. Where have people faced similar issues in the past? Get the latest news on innovative program models for civic engagement; Coalition-sponsored conferences and activities; new resources and publications; and updates on emerging Sites of Conscience around the world in the latest edition of Matters of Conscience, our quarterly e-newsletter.