During the session of the LGBT+ Parliamentary Panel on Equal Opportunities, there were events that sparked controversy and revived public debate. Cyril Wilczyński-Lewandowski, erstwhile Homokomando activist, accused the founder of this organization, Linus Lewandowski, of sexual harassment. The reaction of the parliamentarians present in the Chamber, including Anna Maria Żukowska, raised many controversy in social media and mainstream media.
Indictment of Wilczyński-Lewandowski
During his speech in the Sejm, Cyril Wilczyński-Lewandowski, speaking about his engagement in Homokomando, revealed that he was the victim of sexual harassment in this organization. His words were a direct accusation against Linus Lewandowski:
"I survived sexual harassment by Linus Lewandowski," said Wilczyński-Lewandowski.
Those words triggered an immediate reaction. Microphones in the area recorded a number of interrupting comments, although it is hard to identify their authors. There have been phrases specified as "personal matters" and "defamation", suggesting that the subject of the accusation was inappropriate for the debate that was being discussed.
Anna Maria Żukowska's reaction
In consequence to Wilczyński-Lewandowski's words Anna Maria Żukowska spoke. Her message was received as an effort to silence the matter:
"Thank you very much, but individual matters are not on this team, please," said Żukowska.
Her position sparked a wave of criticism on social media. Many netizens have noted that the reaction of parliamentarians would most likely be different if the accusations afraid female harassment.
Social Response
The recording of the gathering was made available on social media by a user named “hypocrisis”. The comment of the internetnaut further warmed the atmosphere:
"CYRC IN THE SEJMA! Cyril Wilczyński-Lewandowski announced on the LGBT parliamentary squad that he had molested him sitting in the same hall of Linus Lewandowski of Homokomando. What does @AM_Zukowska say @M_Jozefaciuk and @KotulaKat? 'These are your individual matters' The quintessence of LGBT environment!' wrote the internetnaut.
Comments besides included references to Linus Lewandowski's relation with the president of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski. any pointed out that Lewandowski was a multiple guest of peculiar events organized by Trzaskowski, specified as Campus Poland's Future.
Accused of harassment in Homokomando Linus Lewandowski is, of course, a friend of Rafał Trzaskowski, a peculiar guest organized by the Trzask Campus many times. pic.twitter.com/about45kruHl4
— Hypopocrisy (@hypopocrisy) January 13, 2025
Double standards or a misunderstanding?
The full situation raises questions about the reactions of parliamentarians and LGBT communities to harassment charges. Critics point to a difference in the treatment of cases, depending on who the victim and perpetrator are. The case of Wilczyński-Lewandowski raises doubts as to the consistency of the declared values of tolerance and equality with real actions in hard situations.
What's next?
The case of the prosecution of Linus Lewandowski remains unresolved and can lead to further consequences, both for him and for the LGBT community in Poland. It is worth recalling that specified situations require full transparency and clarification of all allegations to avoid accusations of hypocrisy and inconsistency in equality efforts.
One thing is certain: this issue will not rapidly vanish from the public debate and will require attention from all stakeholders.
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