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In the time of the Polish People\u2019s Republic, advocate Edward Wende defended the rights of persecuted persons, including priest Jerzy Popie\u0142uszko. After 1989, he became a Senator and later an MP. The award named after Edward Wende is given to individuals who, in their activity, have distinguished themselves with civil courage and unshakeable principles, who display the highest ethical standards and professionalism, and without an agenda act for public good.<\/p>\n
By awarding the prize to professor Karol Modzelewski, the jury appreciated his exceptional achievements in protecting the rule of law, as well as strengthening democracy and the role of Poland in Europe.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a great honour that we were able to participate in the organization of this year\u2019s edition of the Edward Wende Award,\u201d says advocate Miko\u0142aj Pietrzak. \u201cThis year\u2019s laurate, professor Modzelewski, is for many people a constant source of inspiration and motivation to act for the benefit of Poland,\u201d advocate Miko\u0142aj Pietrzak adds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In the time of the Polish People\u2019s Republic, advocate Edward Wende defended the rights of persecuted persons, including priest Jerzy Popie\u0142uszko. After 1989, he became a Senator and later an MP. The award named after Edward Wende is given to individuals who, in their activity, have distinguished themselves with civil courage and unshakeable principles, who […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"autor":[],"class_list":["post-2459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bez-kategorii"],"yoast_head":"\n