The youth of all Poland is simply a youth organization that identifies itself with nationalist ideology, expresses skepticism towards European integration and is classified as an utmost right. The organisation's programming papers call for developing attitudes of young people in accordance with national-Catholic and solidarity values. This organization is considered to be a continuation of the pre-war Academic Union of the All-Polish Youth, citing the power of lawyer given by the vice president of that union, Jack Nikisch.
Young people of All Poland are seen as the heir to the tradition of the national camp, and especially the political ideas of Roman Dmowski. This organization is besides 1 of the organizers of the independency March, an event aimed at demonstrating patriotic attitudes.
History of the All-Polish Youth
The youth of All Poland, an organization with a rich history, has its roots in 1922, erstwhile representatives of the National Association of Academic Youth decided to make a fresh group. It included veterans fighting for the Lions, which explains their firm attitude and readiness to act. Their activities were inspired by working in the organization “Zet”, founded in 1886 to rise national awareness and counteract socialist influences. Among its leaders were Roman Dmowski and Zygmunt Balicki, who later became crucial figures of the National Movement.
During the period before planet War I, “Zet” was successful in the fight for the Polishisation of education in the Russian partition. After the business of Warsaw by the Germans in 1915, national student circles began to form, and their activities led to the creation of the National Association of Academic Youth. After regaining independence, this organization became the All-Polish Youth, who played an active function both in universities and in social and political life. In the 1920s, the MW engaged in various actions, specified as breaking strikes or campaigning.
During the first years of her existence, the All-Polish Youth worked with academic corporations and fraternal aids, as well as continued to operate among youth working and crafts. The organization rapidly gained importance, and its members were active in various technological and sporting circles. In the 1930s, the MW played a key function in events specified as the Jasna Góra Juries of Academic Youth, which aimed to make a strong and independent national state.
World War II interrupted the activity of the MW, and many of its activists were killed or murdered by Germans and communists. The organization was only revived in December 1989, erstwhile Roman Gierty took the initiative to renew it. The recently created Youth of All Poland continued pre-war traditions, based on Catholic ethics and Polish national values.
After 1989, MW began to make its structures again, organizing many events, conferences and training camps. MW activists besides engaged in electoral campaigns and political activities, as well as in protests against the European Union and unfair privatisation. The youth of All Poland actively participated in the socio-political life of the country, organising, among others, the March of independency and another patriotic manifestations.
In the fresh millennium, MW continues its activities, having strong structures in many cities of Poland and regaining its position at universities. Many activists ready to work for the Polish state emerged from its ranks. Contribution of MW to the Polish League electoral successes Families are undeniable, and activists of organizations held crucial roles in government and parliament. Despite changes in management, the MW remains faithful to its ideas and continues to work for Poland and Poland.
Contemporary activity of the All-Polish Youth
The Association of All-Polish Youth, acting on the basis of Polish law on associations and the Act on Public Benefit Activities and Voluntary Service, is simply a registered organization with legal personality. Its office are in Warsaw, and the activity extends to all Poland and Poles surviving abroad. The Association may usage the abbreviations “MW” and “Wszepolacy” and is simply a continuation of the pre-war organization of the Association of Academic Youth of All Poland. Roman Dmowski serves as Honorary President. The organisation may cooperate with another entities with akin objectives, both at home and abroad, in the performance of public and economical benefit activities which service to carry out its statutory tasks. Working in the Association is based on the engagement of members, but it is possible to employment employees. The association besides has the right to usage seals, banners, badges and another symbols, including its own logo and graphic symbol.
The mission of the Association focuses on shaping young people in the spirit of national-Catholic values and preparing them for national service and social activity. Among the objectives of the Association are the promotion of patriotism, protection of national heritage, promotion of Poland abroad, Polish aid, activities for combatants, promotion of self-government, social solidarity, protection of workers' rights, education, youth education, tourism, environmental protection and much more. These objectives are achieved through various activities, specified as the organisation of lectures, conferences, trainings, workshops, public gatherings, media activities, the creation of memorial sites, cultural and educational work, the organisation of sports and tourist events, as well as the conduct of technological and charitable activities.
A associate of the Association may be a individual of Polish nationality who accepts national and Catholic values and identifies with the objectives and activities of the Association. Members shall be divided into ordinary, supporting and honorary members. average membership is possible for persons aged 15 to 30 years, with the consent of legal representatives required for persons under the age of 16. Candidates for average members must hold a candidate internship, pass the canon reading exam and take a membership oath. average members have circumstantial rights and obligations, including participation in the activities of the Association, electoral rights and the work to comply with the statutes and resolutions of the authorities. Honorary membership gives the reunion to people who are peculiarly well-deserved for the Association. Both supporting and honorary members have rights akin to average members, with the exception of certain electoral rights.
The Central Authorities of the Association include the Congress, the President, the General Board, the General Board, the Main Audit Committee and the Collegiate Court. The convention is the highest authority of the Association, and its competence includes e.g. listening to reports, evaluation of activities, election of the president and the Chief Executive Board, amendment of the statutes and decision to dissolve the Association. The president is the ultimate executive authority, liable for the Association's policy and represents them outside. The Management Board is liable for deciding on the activities of the Association, financial management and assets and implementing resolutions of the General Council. The General Council, as the main body of resolution and consultation, shall appoint members of the General Board and another bodies and shall amend the Statute. The Main Audit Committee controls the activities of the Association and the Collegiate Court settles disputes and deals with disciplinary matters.
The association creates local organizational units in the form of Districts and Circles. The districts are created in Poland and abroad, and their borders are determined by the ultimate Council. The territory Authorities consist of the territory Convention, the president of the District, the territory Board and the territory Review Commission. The circles are the primary units of the territorial structure and are subject to the president of the District. Both the Districts and the Circles have their authorities and are liable for the fulfilment of statutory objectives in their territory.
The Association's assets come from various sources, specified as membership contributions, donations, grants, business income and others. This gross is intended solely for the purposes of the statutory objectives. The association shall be represented by the president or another authorised members of the authorities in matters of property and non-liability. It shall be prohibited to grant loans or to safe liabilities by the Association's assets to its members, members of its bodies, employees and their loved ones, and to transfer assets on preferential terms.
The Statute may be amended by the Assembly or the General Council and amendments must be approved by the Main Audit Committee. All collegiate bodies of the Association, with the exception of the Convention, the territory Convention and the ellipse Meeting, may hold meetings and adopt resolutions through electronic communication. Resolutions shall be adopted by simple majority unless otherwise provided for in the Statute and usually by open vote.
