Controversial Memorial Sites
Places that eulogize slavery, racism, or other acts of oppression and portray them in a positive light are not eligible and should be rejected as sensitive locations.
For example, sites in the United States such as Confederate cemeteries, gravesites, and memorials are not eligible unless the site is now part of a museum that provides educational value. Proper evidence must be provided that the site is used for such purposes.
Other Sensitive Locations
Sensitive memorial sites that do provide educational value may not all be considered eligible, however. For example, places like Auschwitz-Birkenau may provide a lot of educational value through their museum and programming, but are also active sites of mourning. As a result, they should be rejected as sensitive locations out of respect.
**Note that in certain jurisdictions there are also legal considerations that need to be taken into account and as such otherwise eligible nominations at all of the locations mentioned above may not be accepted there.
