back...Commemorations of the National Day of Polish Children of War 

On 10 September, to mark the National Day of Polish Children of War, the Museum of Polish Children – victims of totalitarianism, in collaboration with the Children of War Association in Poland, organised a commemorative ceremony at the Monument to the Martyrdom of Children, known as the “Broken Heart”, in Łódź.

This was the third time we have observed the National Day of Polish Children of War on
10 September. This new national holiday, established in July 2023, serves as a poignant reminder of the youngest victims of the brutalities of war.

“This holiday commemorates the tragic day of 10 September 1943, when the German gendarmerie and Gestapo arrested Polish children from Mosina. This act of terror was the culmination of the so-called “Mosina Case”, as part of which the occupying power accused residents of collaborating with the Polish independence underground”,explained Dr Sylwia Wielichowska, Director of the Museum of Polish Children – victims of totalitarianism.

The ceremony was co-organised by the Children of War Association in Poland, Łódź Central Board.

The event was held under the honorary patronage of: the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the Łódź Voivode, the Marshal of the Łódź Voivodeship and the Mayor of the City of Łódź.

Media patronage was granted by: TVP3 Łódź and Radio Łódź.