According to Dr. Piotr M. A. Cywiński, Director of the Auschwitz Memorial, the vast cemetery that Auschwitz represents should not become a space for politics during the anniversary of its liberation. He stated in an interview with the Polish Press Agency (PAP) that without the voices of Survivors, the threat of politicisation would hang over the commemoration. He added that he would like political leaders to stand in silence during the ceremony.
On 16 October the travelling exhibition 'Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away' created by the Museum and the Spanish company Musealia was opened in Cincinnati Museum Center located in the historical building of Union Terminal.
On 16 October, the ministers responsible for education in all German states took part in a special online tour of the Auschwitz Memorial through the platform “Auschwitz in Front of Your Eyes.”
The Collections of the Auschwitz Museum have received remarkable works of postwar art created by Auschwitz Survivors, French Jews, and twin brothers Paul and André Roth. The works were donated by their children.
On 9 October, the 15th session of the International Committee of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation was held at the Auschwitz Memorial. It was attended by representatives of the countries supporting the Foundation’s efforts to preserve the Auschwitz Memorial.
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