Niepokorne 2.0: Women in the 1980s Polish Opposition – A Historical Exhibition Uncovering Untold Stories

This outdoor exhibition, 'Niepokorne 2.0. Women in the 1980s Opposition', continues the exploration of women's roles in Polish opposition movements. It highlights the often-overlooked contributions of women in the Solidarity movement and democratic opposition, particularly after the imposition of martial law in the 1980s.

The exhibition 'Niepokorne 2.0. Kobiety w opozycji lat 80. | wystawa' (Unsubmissive 2.0. Women in the 1980s Opposition) addresses the historical underrepresentation of women in narratives surrounding the Solidarity movement and the democratic opposition in Poland. While the 'Encyclopedia of Solidarity' listed only 13% female oppositionists, this exhibition showcases the significant roles women played in trade union structures, their continued activism after martial law, and their involvement in local initiatives beyond major cities. Featuring portraits, testimonies, and photographs, the exhibition brings to the forefront the often-unacknowledged contributions of women who organized underground structures, provided safe houses, distributed illegal publications, participated in protests, and supported those repressed. It aims to restore the names and faces of these women, emphasizing their crucial role in building a democratic state and transforming Poland, particularly highlighting figures active in regional opposition centers and those who have been largely forgotten in historical accounts.

The exhibition is accessible on the square and is part of the anniversary program celebrating the first partially free elections of June 4, 1989. Further details on the year's program can be found via a provided link.