Združenje borcev za vrednote NOB Velenje

Združenje borcev za vrednote NOB Velenje is a non-profit association based in Velenje, Slovenia working on heritage, democracy & civil society.

The Velenje branch of the Association of Fighters for the Values of the National Liberation War (NOB) is an independent, patriotic non-profit association registered under the Associations Act. It brings together fighters, other participants in the anti-fascist struggle, internees, war invalids and others who hold a positive view of the values of the 1941–1945 liberation struggle. The association serves the Municipality of Velenje and the Municipality of Šoštanj through local organisations. Its work includes maintaining and documenting memorials to the NOB and its victims, organising commemorations, publishing books and newsletters, and presenting its values to younger generations. It is a member of the Association of Fighters for the Values of the NOB of Slovenia, which holds public-interest status. Membership is open to residents of the area who support the statute and the values of the struggle, regardless of political or religious views.