75 years after the end of the Second World War, only a few contemporary witnesses to the crimes perpetrated by the Nazis are still alive. This makes it more important than ever for the documents in the Arolsen Archives to bear witness to these past events – now and in the future. That is why they are being stored, processed, and made accessible to the public.
The Arolsen Archives are a living monument that protects the memory of the atrocities committed during the Nazi period that are now being denied by new generations of racists and antisemites. Anyone can use the online archive of the Arolsen Archives to find out about the fates of the victims and ensure that they are never forgotten.