Croatia 

Day of Remembrance: 27 January

Historical Background:
On the morning of 27 January, 1945, the Soviet Army entered Auschwitz III, followed by Birkenau and Auschwitz I later that afternoon. Altogether, they liberated some 7650 prisoners. During WWII, the Nazis murdered over one million Jews in the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camps.

Croatia and the Holocaust:
Lexicon entry from Yad Vashem's online Holocaust Resource Center: Croatia 

Educational Activities:
In Croatia, 27 January is officially titled “Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and for the Prevention of Crimes against Humanity.'' The Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia and the Ministry of Culture, the Institute for Educational Development, the State Administration Offices in the Counties, schools and other educational establishments are responsible for implementing the activities on this day.

The guidelines for the implementation of the Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and for the Prevention of Crimes against Humanity were designed by the Institute for Educational Development together with the Public Institution of the Jasenovac Memorial Area, the Jewish Community in Zagreb as well as other appropriate institutions and bodies. These organizations bear a cross-curricular approach and work together in cooperation with schools, local communities, nongovernmental organizations and the media.

Educational Activities on Holocaust Memorial day:  
Details regarding Holocaust Memorial Day in Croatia can be found on:
http://public.mzos.hr/Default.aspx?art=6717&sec=2108

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