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OSCE unanimously adopt Polish resolution on Ukraine

PiS spokesperson Radoslaw Fogiel, who was also in the Polish delegation, said the resolution not only condemns attacks on the civilian population but also sexual violence and human trafficking. Marcin Obara/PAP

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has unanimously adopted a Polish resolution on the promotion of human rights and fundamental values in Ukraine into a declaration ending the 29th Annual Session of its Parliamentary Assembly.

Polish lawmakers call for international solidarity with Afghan women

The Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament, has appealed to European institutions and the international community to express solidarity with Afghan women standing to lose their fundamental rights as the Taliban seized control of the country.

Polish president calls for solidarity with Belarusian society

Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, appealed for international solidarity with Belarusian society at the online Summit for Democracy organised by his American counterpart Joe Biden.

IGF 2021: the development of Internet requires global cooperation

Access to the Internet, which facilitates communication, education, and the increase of professional skills, is gradually becoming one of the fundamental human rights. The development of networks in various parts of the world, freedom of speech, and the fight against disinformation were the subjects discussed during the third day of the UN Digital Summit, IGF 2021 in Katowice. 

Poland and other countries condemn Belarusian actions on EU border

Representatives of over 40 countries, including Poland, condemned in a joint Monday statement at the United Nations the human rights violations by the Belarusian regime, including the use of migrants for political purposes.

Belarusian opposition activists receive Polish distinction

Three Belarusian opposition activists have received Poland's Jan Nowak-Jeziorański Award for their fight for human rights.

President meets key Belarus opposition leader

President Andrzej Duda met with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Wednesday for talks on the continuing political repression in Belarus.

Prolongation of Poland's ombudsman's term ruled unconstitutional

A law stating that the outgoing human rights commissioner may perform his duties until a replacement is chosen is inconsistent with the Constitution, Poland's top court ruled on Thursday.

Poland urges Russia to respect human rights in Crimea

The Polish foreign minister, speaking at a UN panel discussion, urged Moscow to respect human and minority rights in Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

Helsinki Foundation intervenes over application of abortion ruling

The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) has said it is interceding in the matter of Polish hospitals applying a ruling by the Constitutional Tribunal (TK) banning abortions on the grounds of foetal damage even though the ruling has not been published.

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Auschwitz museum launches fascinating photo album to coincide with 75th anniversary

Opened on the initiative of former prisoners on 2 July, 1947, the history of the museum has now been documented in the new album divided into six sections and entitled  '75 years of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial'.

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Four tonnes of Nazi gold found in buried 18th century palace canister, say WWII treasure hunters

Measuring between 1.3 to 1.5 metres long and 50cm in depth, the cylindrical metal canister was found in the conservatory of an 18th century palace used by Hitler’s SS as a brothel.

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