Childhood without Violence campaign launches in Lublin

6 October 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

A regional launch of the Childhood without Violence campaign opened in Lublin, focusing on education and public awareness to stop child abuse.

Childhood without Violence launched its regional edition in Lublin this week with a public inauguration attended by the provincial governor. The event signalled a renewed local effort to prevent abuse and to educate parents and professionals.

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What happened in Lublin

The inauguration took place on Tuesday. Wojewoda Krzysztof Komorski spoke alongside representatives of Fundacja Sempre a Frente and public services. Komorski stressed the need for tools that prevent violence against children. He said the goal is to raise resilient and confident young citizens through conscious upbringing.

Scope and urgency

The campaign highlights that hundreds of thousands of Polish children suffer violence each year. Data from Fundacja Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę show 79% of children experienced violence. The same study reports 32% endured violence from close adult relatives. Psychological violence from adults affects 22% of children, and emotional neglect reaches 23%. These experiences can harm mental health and development.

Childhood without Violence: program and methods

The nationwide initiative is organised by Fundacja Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę and the Krajowa Koalicja na rzecz Ochrony Dzieci. It combines media work with local educational activities. The campaign targets parents, professionals and the wider public. Activities run in October and November and total roughly six weeks. The campaign culminates on 19 November, the International Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Cities mark the day by lighting buildings, facades and bridges in red. The red illumination signals public opposition to harming children.

Why this matters for expats

Poland banned corporal punishment in 2010. Yet one third of Poles still view physical punishment as acceptable. That gap shows law and social attitudes do not always match. For foreign parents, teachers, or carers, understanding local attitudes can help with daily interactions. Campaigns like this change norms and make reporting and support more visible.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: In Poland the provincial governor (wojewoda) represents the central state at regional level. The main NGOs in this field include Fundacja Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę. If you suspect child abuse, contact the police or local social services. You will often need basic documents such as a PESEL number (national ID number) for formal cases. Polish public health services work through the NFZ (national health fund) and social insurance is run by ZUS. If you are unsure about local procedures, check the official government portal or ask your employer or school for guidance.

Speakers at the Lublin launch framed violence as rooted in fear and ignorance. Komorski said that education can reduce those roots. The regional focus matters because local services deliver help and prevention. Municipal and county-level professionals run schools and social care.

The campaign aims to equip parents and professionals with practical tools. It also seeks to shift public opinion through media and local events. For expats, participating in local outreach provides insight into community norms. It can also connect you to support networks for children and families.

Public visibility matters. Lighting landmarks red on 19 November creates a civic conversation. It gives an unmistakable sign that communities reject child abuse. The regional edition in Lublin fits into a national effort to make that conversation louder and more practical.

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