[2][3] Hanka Szapiro-Sawicka was the founding leader of ZWM.
[4] After Krasicki's death, Helena Jaworska became the ZWM leader.
[4] ZWM was active in the anti-fascist struggle, organizing People's Guard militia forces.
[4][5] ZWM played an important role in broadening the base of PPR.
[4] Walka Młodych ('Youth Struggle') was the central organ of ZWM.