The Pilecki Institute is a renowned research center committed to exploring the legacy of totalitarian regimes in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe. Based in Warsaw, with branches in Berlin and Augustów, the institute conducts extensive studies to document and analyze the impacts of totalitarianism. Among its core offerings are research projects, scholarships, and conferences, including the publication of the journal Studia nad Totalitaryzmami i Wiekiem XX.

The institute also hosts a vibrant program of educational events, including discussion clubs and workshops aimed at students and the wider public. Notably, it maintains a digital archive called Zapisy Terroru, which preserves witness testimonies of historical events, as well as a library featuring a comprehensive catalog for research purposes. Additionally, the Pilecki Institute honors the memory of those who demonstrated courage in the face of oppression through various cultural projects, exhibitions, and the International Witold Pilecki Literary Award, fostering a deeper understanding of history and its relevance today