Foundation
Lech Wałęsa
Institute
We’ve showed that Poles, no matter how hard the situation is, are always able to cooperate. It’s a success of both sides. [...] we achieved all we could achieve in this situation. We will achieve the rest as well, as the most important thing belongs to us: our independent, self-governing trade unions. They are the guarantee of our future!
Lech Wałęsa
About the founder
Lech Wałęsa’s life is inseparably connected with the Solidarity movement and Polish way towards freedom in 1989.
”Lech Walesa’s activities have been characterised by a determination to solve his country’s problems through negotiation and cooperation without resorting to violence. He has attempted to establish a dialogue between the organisation he represents – Solidarity – and the authorities. The Committee regards Walesa as an exponent of the active longing for peace and freedom which exists, in spite of unequal conditions, unconquered in all the peoples of the world” - Nobel Peace Prize Committee, 1983
Explore the biographyABOUT FOUNDATION
The intention behind the establishment of the Lech Wałęsa Institute Foundation was to gather multiple social environments to support the values of decentralization and self-governance, promote openness and honesty in politics, and spread the tradition of solidarity and independence. An institutional background enabled president Wałęsa to act efficiently in Poland and outside the country.
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Earlierevents
"Solidarity and Lech Walesa 1980-1990" album on sale!
2020-06-02The photographic narrative about the Polish path to freedom commemorates the 40th anniversary of "Solidarity".
See moreLech Wałęsa supports a global call to stop cyberattacks on the healthcare sector
2020-05-26The signatories of the letter called on global governments to counteract attempts to disrupt the work of institutions involved in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.
See moreMeeting with the OAS Secretary General, Mr. Luis Almagro
2020-02-05During his stay in Washington Lech Wałęsa paid a visit the Organization of American States.
See moreLech Wałęsa visits Saudi Arabia
2020-01-31Mr. President takes part in the Hegra Conference of Nobel Laureates.
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