Ewa Łętowska

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ewa Łętowska born?March 22, 1940
2. Where was Ewa Łętowska born?Warsaw, Poland
3. What is the key public office?First Ombudsman for Citizen Rights in Poland (appointed 1988)
4. What is the judicial service?Judge, Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (1999-2002); Judge, Polish Constitutional Tribunal (2002-2011)
5. Who is Ewa Łętowska?Ewa Łętowska is a Polish lawyer and professor who has worked to protect people's rights. She was born in Warsaw on March 22, 1940, and studied civil law.
6. What does the title "Defender of the People" mean?The title "Defender of the People" means she was the first Ombudsman in Poland, a special official who listens to citizens' complaints and helps make sure the government treats everyone fairly.

Civil Law: The body of law governing private rights and remedies, as opposed to criminal matters.
Ombudsman for Citizen Rights: An independent official tasked with investigating and resolving complaints against public authorities on behalf of citizens.
Supreme Administrative Court: Poland's highest court for reviewing administrative decisions and ensuring their legality.
Constitutional Tribunal: The court responsible for adjudicating the constitutionality of laws and international agreements.