The Polish Library POSK invites the community to a significant historical meeting with Karol Polejowski, Deputy President of the Instytut Pamięci Narodowej (IPN). The event will take place on Sunday, 22 February, at POSK in London.
This special lecture will focus on the search for victims of the Volhynian Massacre and on the continuing efforts to document, identify, and commemorate those who perished in one of the most tragic chapters of 20th-century Polish history. The discussion will address not only historical facts but also the challenges, controversies, and future perspectives surrounding ongoing research.
During the event, the exhibition “Wołyń 1943. Ofiary, relacje, miejsca pamięci”, prepared by the IPN Lublin Branch, will be officially opened. The exhibition will remain available to visitors until 20 March 2026, offering valuable educational insight into eyewitness testimonies, archival documents, and places of remembrance.
The Volhynian massacres (1943–1945) were anti-Polish genocidal ethnic cleansings carried out by the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN-B) and its military formation, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), in territories that belonged to the Republic of Poland at the outbreak of World War II. The crimes extended beyond Volhynia into Eastern Galicia and adjacent regions. Preserving historical truth about these events remains an essential responsibility for scholars, institutions, and the wider community.
Polish Sue’s Recommendation
As an organisation dedicated to remembrance, historical awareness, and Polish heritage abroad, Polish Sue strongly recommends attending this important event.
Meetings such as this are vital not only for understanding the past but also for ensuring that the victims are not forgotten. They create space for respectful dialogue, reflection, and education—particularly for younger generations growing up outside Poland.
We encourage members of the Polish diaspora, educators, students, and all those interested in Central and Eastern European history to participate.
📍 Location: POSK, London
📅 Date: Sunday, 22 February
🖼 Exhibition open until: 20 March 2026
Let us come together in remembrance and in commitment to historical truth.
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This Important Event
The Polish Library POSK invites the community to a significant historical meeting with Karol Polejowski, Deputy President of the Instytut Pamięci Narodowej (IPN). The event will take place on Sunday, 22 February, at POSK in London.
This special lecture will focus on the search for victims of the Volhynian Massacre and on the continuing efforts to document, identify, and commemorate those who perished in one of the most tragic chapters of 20th-century Polish history. The discussion will address not only historical facts but also the challenges, controversies, and future perspectives surrounding ongoing research.
During the event, the exhibition “Wołyń 1943. Ofiary, relacje, miejsca pamięci”, prepared by the IPN Lublin Branch, will be officially opened. The exhibition will remain available to visitors until 20 March 2026, offering valuable educational insight into eyewitness testimonies, archival documents, and places of remembrance.
The Volhynian massacres (1943–1945) were anti-Polish genocidal ethnic cleansings carried out by the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN-B) and its military formation, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), in territories that belonged to the Republic of Poland at the outbreak of World War II. The crimes extended beyond Volhynia into Eastern Galicia and adjacent regions. Preserving historical truth about these events remains an essential responsibility for scholars, institutions, and the wider community.
Polish Sue’s Recommendation
As an organisation dedicated to remembrance, historical awareness, and Polish heritage abroad, Polish Sue strongly recommends attending this important event.
Meetings such as this are vital not only for understanding the past but also for ensuring that the victims are not forgotten. They create space for respectful dialogue, reflection, and education—particularly for younger generations growing up outside Poland.
We encourage members of the Polish diaspora, educators, students, and all those interested in Central and Eastern European history to participate.
📍 Location: POSK, London
📅 Date: Sunday, 22 February
🖼 Exhibition open until: 20 March 2026
Let us come together in remembrance and in commitment to historical truth.
Source: IPN
Photo: Wikipedia, IPN
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