Vasyl Stus and the Polish Human Rights Movement: Exploring Solidarity and Beyond - Instytut Pileckiego

Exploring Solidarity and Beyond

"Vasyl Stus and the Polish Human Rights Movement: Exploring Solidarity and Beyond"

Date: March 20, 2025, 19.00 
Languages: Polish (PL), English (EN), German (DE)
Register here: https://forms.gle/A5BJcz8p4Sf7hroG9

A curatorial tour of the Stus exhibition will take place at 18:15 before the event.

This event has been organized in collaboration with Kolegium Europy Wschodniej and accompanies our Stus exhibition.

Event Description

This discussion brings together experts and cultural figures to examine the interconnected histories of the Ukrainian dissident movement—represented by poet and activist Vasyl Stus—and the Polish human rights movement of the late 20th century. The conversation will explore their shared struggles against authoritarian regimes, the mutual influences that shaped these movements, and the enduring legacy of solidarity between Ukrainian and Polish activists.

The panel will highlight the transformative power of collective action, resistance, and cross-border support, encouraging participants to reflect on how these historical connections resonate with today's fight for human rights and democracy in Europe.

Speakers:

• Bogumiła Berdychowska – Polish journalist, writer, and expert on Polish-Ukrainian relations. She has extensively researched and written about Ukraine's history and culture and is recognized for her efforts in fostering dialogue between the two nations.
   
• Marcin Gączkowski – Polish academic and translator specializing in Ukrainian literature and culture. He has translated numerous Ukrainian literary works into Polish and is dedicated to promoting Ukrainian studies and cross-cultural understanding.
   
• Maciej Piotrowski (Moderator) – Historian and political scientist specializing in Eastern European studies. His research focuses on the political and historical dynamics of the region, particularly in relation to Ukraine.

Organized in collaboration with the Pilecki Institute Berlin and Kolegium Europy Wschodniej, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore historical solidarities and discuss their relevance to contemporary struggles for human rights.