5 SEPTEMBER2025W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL Editor's NotePoland's Strides Towards Addressing Structural Barriers to Gender InequalityGender inequality has been a global cause for concern for. Interestingly, some nations and regions have made more significant progress than others in terms of eradicating gender-based inequalities. Europe has always been on top of the list in regions to have achieved substantial progress in moving towards gender equality. In the region, Poland has emerged as one of the top few countries striving to give women their rightful place in all aspects of life and work. Poland's constitution provides equal rights to its men and women. The country was also the first one in Europe to give women the right to vote in 1918. A key nation for feminist activism, Poland has marched ahead in bringing more women into the working sphere, also ensuring that they reach positions of power.Poland has one of the highest numbers of elected women politicians. It also tops the list of nations with women's representation in managerial roles (43 percent). More than 60 percent of the country's adult female population is also employed. Women in Poland are striving to make a space in their respective fields. The current edition of GWL magazine highlights women legal experts from Poland. These powerful women leaders have carved a niche for themselves in the field of law and are playing a crucial role in empowering clients. One such name is Alicja Slawiska, the Managing Partner of ALICJA SLAWISKA AS LAW FIRM. She is highly knowledgeable and has extensive practice in real estate, property development and the investment and construction process. She has a postgraduate degree in the investment and construction process from the Warsaw School of Economics [SGH].Another prolific woman leader featured in the current GWL magazine edition is Anna Jele, Partner at SKJB. She is a seasoned legal expert specializing in real estate, M&A, and legal underwriting. With a client-centric approach, she seamlessly balances strategic leadership with hands-on problem-solving. Her expertise in transactional risk assessment and corporate law has positioned her as a leading consultant in Poland's legal sector.In in-depth conversations with the GWL team, Alicja and Anna take us through their expansive professional journeys, highlighting the lessons they have learnt on the way.Read on and do let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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