Nova slovenska zaveza

Nova slovenska zaveza (NSZ) is a Slovenian association that continues the tradition of the interwar Slovenska zaveza. It publishes the magazine Zaveza with a members' supplement Mi med seboj, works to install parish memorial plaques, and organizes commemorations for killed domobranci (Home Guard), members of village guards, their supporters, and those murdered after the end of World War II. The association's activities are centered on remembrance and historical documentation related to anti-communist resistance and post-war killings in Slovenia. The NSZ publishes the magazine Zaveza, whose first issue appeared in 1991 with the subtitle "Glasilo Nove slovenske zaveze" and responsible editor Pavle Kogej. The magazine's editor was Justin Stanovnik from its founding in May 1991 until 2013, when Lenart Rihar succeeded him. The association also carries out the Farne spominske plošče (Parish Memorial Plaques) project, which aims to place memorials for civilians and soldiers who died violently on the anti-communist side and who largely lack memorials due to historical suppression. The project has resulted in three books published in 1995, 2000, and 2005, listing over 14,000 names. The NSZ organizes commemorations, including annual events at Kočevski Rog and Teharje, and maintains a website with documents, videos, and information about hidden mass graves and communist crimes. The association's leadership has included Anton Drobnič (until 2013), Peter Sušnik (2013–2019), and since 2019 Dr. Matija Ogrin. In November 2021, the NSZ intended to hold a Sunday mass for deceased domobranci in the chapel of Ljubljana Castle without the knowledge of the public institute Ljubljanski grad; when the institute learned of the plan from media reports, it prohibited the use of the chapel, a decision supported by Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković.

Nova slovenska zaveza (NSZ) is a Slovenian association that continues the tradition of the interwar Slovenska zaveza. It was founded to unite participants of the anti-communist resistance before and during World War II. The association's early activities included publishing the magazine Zaveza, whose first issue appeared in 1991 with the subtitle "Glasilo Nove slovenske zaveze" and responsible editor Pavle Kogej. The magazine's editor was Justin Stanovnik from its founding in May 1991 until 2013, when Lenart Rihar succeeded him. From its establishment, the NSZ has carried out the Farne spominske plošče (Parish Memorial Plaques) project, which aims to place memorials for civilians and soldiers who died violently on the anti-communist side and who largely lack memorials due to historical suppression. The project has resulted in three books: "Farne spominske plošče" (1995), "Farne spominske plošče 2" (2000), and "Farne spominske plošče 3" (2005). These books collectively list over 14,000 names from numerous parishes. The inclusion of some names is controversial, as they include hostages and victims of the occupier, for whose deaths the authors believe the insurgents were responsible. The association organizes commemorations, including annual events at Kočevski Rog and Teharje, to remember killed domobranci, members of village guards, their supporters, and those murdered after the end of World War II. The NSZ also maintains a website with documents, videos, and information about hidden mass graves and communist crimes. The leadership of NSZ has changed over time. Anton Drobnič served as president until 2013, followed by Peter Sušnik from 2013 to 2019. Since 2019, Dr. Matija Ogrin has been president. In November 2021, the NSZ intended to hold a Sunday mass for deceased domobranci in the chapel of Ljubljana Castle without the knowledge of the public institute Ljubljanski grad. When the institute learned of the planned mass from media reports, it prohibited the use of the chapel. Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković supported the institute's decision.

• 2021

  NSZ prevented from holding mass at Ljubljana Castle chapel.

• 2019

  Dr. Matija Ogrin becomes president of NSZ.

• 2013

  Justin Stanovnik ends tenure as editor of Zaveza; Lenart Rihar succeeds him. Anton Drobnič ends presidency; Peter Sušnik becomes president.

• 2005

  Book "Farne spominske plošče 3" published, listing 1,965 names from 68 plaques and 652 names for 31 parishes without plaques.

• 2000

  Book "Farne spominske plošče 2" published, listing 4,813 names from 71 parishes.

• 1995

  Book "Farne spominske plošče" published, listing 7,392 names from 83 parishes.

• 1991

  First issue of magazine Zaveza published with subtitle "Glasilo Nove slovenske zaveze" and responsible editor Pavle Kogej.

A heritage and remembrance association preserving the memory of anti-communist resistance and post-WWII victims in Slovenia.

• Revija Zaveza

  Magazine published by NSZ, first issued in 1991, with members' supplement Mi med seboj.

• Farne spominske plošče (book series)

  Three books published in 1995, 2000, and 2005 listing names on parish memorial plaques.

1. 1Nova Slovenska zaveza official websitezaveza.si
2. 2Nova slovenska zaveza - Wikipediasl.wikipedia.org
3. 3Nova slovenska zaveza - Wikidatawikidata.org