SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
NDH and the Jasenovac Concentration Camp in the Light of Contemporary Research
- Public Institution Memorial Site Donja Gradina
- April 22–23, 2025

The International Scientific Conference "NDH and the Jasenovac Concentration Camp in the Light of Contemporary Research" will be held on April 22nd and 23rd, 2025, in Donja Gradina.
The conference is organized by the Public Institution "Memorial Complex Donja Gradina" under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Srpska, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the breakout of Jasenovac camp prisoners.
The conference topics are:
- New Contributions to the Research of Ustaša Genocide Crime in the Independent State of Croatia – Causes and Consequences of the Ustaša Ideology
- The Holocaust and Porajmos
- Studies on War and Genocide during World War II
The working languages of the conference are Serbian and English.
The publication of the proceedings is planned after the conclusion of the conference.
The public institution "Memorial Site Donja Gradina" (established in 2002) is dedicated to preserving the memory of the victims of the Ustasha genocide committed at the Jasenovac Concentration Camp during World War II. Donja Gradina, as the largest execution site of this camp, serves as a place of commemoration, scientific research, and education about the crimes of the Independent State of Croatia.
The memorial site includes numerous marked execution grounds, as well as a memorial complex that serves as a venue for scientific conferences, exhibitions, and educational programs. The institution is actively engaged in research, collecting documents and testimonies, and publishing scientific and educational materials.
Particular emphasis is placed on preserving the authenticity of this execution site and raising awareness of the importance of remembering it. In this spirit, annual commemorations are organized, while cooperation with domestic and international institutions contributes to expanding knowledge about the crimes committed within this camp system.
