Founded the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Service, a unique program that allows young Austrians to serve at Holocaust institutions instead of the military, promoting education and remembrance of the Holocaust.
Andreas Maislinger is a name synonymous with Holocaust remembrance and reconciliation. As the founder of the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Service (Gedenkdienst) and the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Award, Maislinger has dedicated his life to promoting education and awareness about the atrocities of the Holocaust.
“Remembering the past is not enough; we must learn from it and work towards a better future.” - Andreas Maislinger
“The only way to ensure that such atrocities never happen again is to educate ourselves and others about the dangers of hatred and discrimination.” - Andreas Maislinger
Born in 1908
A Ukrainian-Austrian Nazi hunter and author who dedicated his life to tracking down and bringing to justice former Nazis, playing a crucial role in the capture of Adolf Eichmann. He also founded the Jewish Documentation Center in Vienna to gather evidence for Nazi war crimes.
88 Years Old
The 11th President of Austria, a renowned academic and politician, served as the country's head of state from 2004 to 2016, known for promoting unity and stability. He's also a respected historian and law expert.
Born in 1918
An Austrian colonel and politician who served as the 9th President of Austria, known for his controversial past as a Nazi officer during World War II. He was also the Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981.
79 Years Old
Austrian businessman and politician who served as Chancellor of Austria from 1997 to 2000, known for his economic reforms and EU integration efforts.
81 Years Old
The 26th Chancellor of Austria, a lawyer and politician, served as the country's leader from 2000 to 2007, known for his conservative policies and European integration efforts. He played a key role in shaping Austria's economy and foreign policy during his tenure.