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The project aims to highlight the problem of lack of adequate protection and valorization of anti-fascist heritage in public and museum spaces in Zagreb and anti-fascist heritage in general. The problem is a consequence of historical revisionism, clericalism and opportunism of local government. Recent research also shows worrying attitudes of young people towards democracy, human rights and the relativization of fascism. The recent change of government at the local level is an opportunity to provide stronger institutional support for the rehabilitation of anti-fascism, both on a symbolic and discursive level, and in concrete procedures, documents and budget allocations. Given the political importance of Zagreb, these results will encourage similar initiatives at the national level.
Target group are decision-makers, primarily local political authorities, but also those who make decisions in the field of culture. Addional target groups are: CSOs - strengthened through research and networking for further advocacy on this topic, citizens - aware of the importance of anti-fascist heritage will indirectly affect decision makers, and young people - encouraged to learn and internalize anti-fascist values.
The project will contribute to strengthening civic awareness and engagement in promoting anti-fascist values and halting the process of historical revisionism and further degradation of democratic institutions and attitudes. Direct results will expand the space for further action and strengthen the role of CSOs, and therefore the effects of the project are multiplied in the long run.
The project is on cooperation with institutions of local government, which is most clearly reflected in the fact that MAZ was able to arrange the return of the busts of Anka Butorac and Marijan Cavic to public space, and even more in the fact that for the first time the anniversary of the liberation of Zagreb, celebrated with Trnjanski kresovi 2022., is publicy supported.