Monaco has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Holocaust memory and educating future generations, renewing its partnership with the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation for a further four years.
The agreement was formalised on Thursday, March 19 in Berlin, where Monaco’s Ambassador to Germany, Lorenzo Ravano, met with the Foundation’s Director General, Wojciech Soczewica. The renewed collaboration centres on the educational initiative “Auschwitz: In front of your eyes,” a digital programme the Principality has supported since 2022.
Designed to bring history into the classroom through immersive technology, the initiative allows students to explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau site and museum via guided virtual visits. Since its launch, the programme has already reached hundreds of school groups, offering a powerful and accessible way to engage with one of the darkest chapters of modern history.
Monegasque authorities have also taken steps to integrate the programme into the national curriculum. Following recommendations from Monaco’s diplomatic services, the Department of Education, Youth and Sport has introduced the virtual visits for final-year secondary students studying subjects such as humanities, geopolitics and political science.
The renewed partnership reflects a broader effort to combat antisemitism and counter the distortion of historical facts by reinforcing education and awareness among younger generations. By using digital tools, Monaco aims to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust remain both relevant and accessible.
While primarily intended for schools, the platform is also available to individuals, extending its reach beyond the classroom and reinforcing its role as a modern tool of remembrance.