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“... It has since been acquired by the Counter Extremism Project, a non-government organisation that combats extremist groups by pressuring financial support networks, countering the narrative of extremists and their online recruitment, and advocating for stronger laws, policies and regulations around the world. Counter Extremism Project CEO Mark Wallace said the opening of the home to the public is his dream, and those of our colleagues, is that every visitor, every fellow, and every academic that visits the Auschwitz site will be inspired to take action to fight extremism wherever they come from.”
"This year's observance also saw the introduction of new initiatives aimed at combating antisemitism, including plans for the former villa of Rudolf Höß, the Auschwitz commandant, to be transformed. This educational center is supported by international organizations, including UNESCO and the Counter Extremism Project, highlighting the organized response to rising intolerance."
"“My dream, and those of our colleagues, is that every visitor, every fellow, every academic that comes here takes action to fight extremism and antisemitism wherever they come from,” said Mark Wallace, the CEO of the Counter Extremism Project."
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