The Office for War Veterans and Victims of Oppression ( pl, Urząd do Spraw Kombatantów i Osób Represjonowanych) in the main institution in the
Government of Poland
The Government of Poland takes the form of a unitary parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the President is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of government. However, its form of government has also been iden ...
to deal with the issues of Polish veterans of struggles for independence and victims of oppression. In 1991 a special status was set up for people of these categories, and the main tasks of the Office include awarding this status, providing care for people with this status, and disseminating the information about their life and struggle.
About the OWVVO
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See also
*Siberian Exiles Cross
The Siberian Exiles Cross ( pl, Krzyż Zesłańców Sybiru) is a state decoration in Poland awarded by President of Poland. It was established on October 17, 2003 in order to recognise and commemorate the sufferings of Polish citizens deported ...
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* Council for the Protection of Struggle and Martyrdom Sites
*Institute of National Remembrance
The Institute of National Remembrance – Commission for the Prosecution of Crimes against the Polish Nation ( pl, Instytut Pamięci Narodowej – Komisja Ścigania Zbrodni przeciwko Narodowi Polskiemu, abbreviated IPN) is a Polish state resea ...
References
Government agencies of Poland
1991 establishments in Poland
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