The 20th century marks a period during which Poland suffered extraordinary losses. Wars, crimes of totalitarian regimes and ethnic cleansing cost the lives of over 6 million of its citizens. The remains of the victims were often hidden in unknown locations, hindering families from ensuring their loved ones a dignified burial. The murdered were to be deprived of graves and erased from memory forever. Today, we are restoring that memory.
The Office of Search and Identification
- carries out research,
- locates places of burial,
- restores identity to victims,
- honours heroes.
Learn more about the Office mission and work from this downloadable, three-language booklet: