The Polish Senate unanimously adopted a resolution condemning xenophobia, racism, hate speech, and violence. Senators paid special attention to cases of aggression against foreigners, including children. The document emphasizes that every person has the right to respect and safety regardless of their origin, nationality, language, or religion. These principles should be upheld not only in public life but also in schools, workplaces, and other institutions.
Senatorzy wezwali władze państwowe i lokalne, szkoły, organizacje społeczne, grupy religijne oraz media do bardziej aktywnego zwalczania przejawów nienawiści i dyskryminacji. Wśród proponowanych działań znajduje się rozwój edukacji obywatelskiej i międzykulturowej, która powinna pomóc w walce z uprzedzeniami i promować kulturę wzajemnego szacunku.
Against the backdrop of attacks on Ukrainians
The adoption of the resolution took place against the backdrop of several cases of aggression towards Ukrainians in Poland
In recent weeks, there have been reports of attacks and insults related to the nationality of the alleged victims. Among the affected were children. In Legnica, two 13-year-old citizens of Ukraine were attacked by a 26-year-old woman. Another incident occurred in Bielsko-Biała, where a man insulted Ukrainian teenagers on a city bus. Among them were two 11-year-old girls.
According to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Czesław Mroczek, the number of hate crimes in Poland is on the rise. In 2024, the police recorded 760 such crimes, and in 2025, there were already around 1200.
The senators emphasized that combating xenophobia and discrimination is a common task for the state and society. Poland, the resolution states, must remain a country where safety, dignity, and human rights are protected regardless of a person's origin
