 From 1980 to 1981 Klimek served on an assistance committee for prisoners of conscience and provided care for members who were imprisoned.She was interned between 15 December 1981 and 27 June 1982 in camps in Poznan and Gołdap, during the implementation of martial law in Poland.Martial law was imposed to frighten people and make them think that Polish Communism was strong and could not be overthrown.