Lublin Says No to Hate: 4,000+ Students Unite

16 June 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Over 4,000 students joined an anti-hate event in Lublin, highlighting education and intervention against hate speech in Poland.

More than 4,000 students and teachers filled Lublin’s Hala Globus today to confront hate speech in Poland head on. Organisers staged interactive workshops, performances, and expert panels to teach young people how to spot and stop online abuse.

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Why this event matters

The city organised the action under the banner “RELacja – HejTY Reaguj!”. Moreover, the event drew influencers, psychologists, and ambassadors. Consequently, young attendees saw real examples and practiced responses. In addition, organisers stressed that words can cause long-term harm. Therefore, they urged bystanders to act when they see abuse online.

hate speech in Poland: what happened at Hala Globus

The programme mixed music, theatre, and live roleplay. Moreover, hosts Kacper “Kacpę” Lachowicz and Marta “Zguta” Zgutczyńska kept the pace lively. Arkadio performed a freestyle about respect. Karolina Leszko sang a piece that reflected loneliness and resilience. In addition, influencers including Ami Opowiada and Prawo Marcina shared their own stories. Consequently, students heard first-hand accounts of social media pressure.

Practical training and expert advice

Organisers ran four themed rounds on insults linked to appearance, origin, hobbies, and status. Psychologists then guided discussions on boundaries between opinion and harm. Moreover, participants role-played as aggressors and defenders. Therefore, they practised safe ways to intervene. In addition, the event taught where to find support at school and in the community.

Krzysztof Żuk, Lublin’s mayor, addressed the hall. He reminded the crowd that online words affect everyone. Moreover, he encouraged victims to seek help from teachers or specialists. Krzysztof Myszkowski, founder of Fundacja #DOBRYhasztag, explained the campaign aims. He said partnerships with creators made the message stronger.

What it means for parents and educators

Schools often struggle to define when criticism becomes harassment. Therefore, events like this help teachers and students draw clear lines. Moreover, the workshops emphasised reporting tools and mental health support. Parents should know that Polish schools now take online abuse seriously. In addition, local campaigns such as #LublinNieHejtuje complement national efforts.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you are an expat facing online abuse, report it to your school or the local police. In Poland, authorities may investigate hate incidents and cybercrime. Moreover, keep records of messages and screenshots. You will sometimes need a PESEL (national ID number) to access some public services, and public healthcare uses the NFZ system. Also, social benefits and pensions run through ZUS, but you only need ZUS info for employment matters. If you receive a fine (mandat), pay attention to deadlines and instructions. Finally, reach out to community groups and embassy services for support.

At the end, attendees signed a declaration against online abuse. Moreover, they joined a final performance by Arkadio. Consequently, the event left a clear call to action: do not ignore harmful speech. In addition, organisers reminded everyone that small acts of empathy can change online culture.

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