5 JANUARY2026W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL Editor's NotePoland Sets Benchmark in Boosting Gender EqualityGender inequality has been a global cause for concern for several decades now. Taking cognizance of the situation, some nations have undertaken affirmative action to eradicate gender-based inequalities. These endeavours have led to significant improvement in women's representation and opportunities. Europe in particular tops the list of regions to have a 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 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 leaders in Poland are shining testament to the heights women can achieve when structures support them and their growth. Women legal leaders in Poland are a force to be reckoned with and their prowess is second to none. In this month's special magazine edition, we spotlight few women legal leaders from Poland. One such name is Kamila Dutkowska-Wawrzak, Legal and Business Development Director, Atlas World. She is an experienced legal director focused on real estate, commercial contracts, and strategic negotiations. Kamila leverages her deep legal specialization in real estate law, negotiations, and corporate contracting. She champions the adoption of modern tools, including AI, to elevate the outcome of legal operations and support smarter business decisions. Another noteworty leader featured in this special magazine edition is Aneta Michalewska, General Counsel EMEA, Infotree Global Solutions. She is a legal leader guiding businesses on employment, governance, and strategic decisions. Aneta has expertise that spans across HR compliance, corporate governance, external employment models, and cross-border regulations. She navigates complex legal landscapes, driving operational efficiency, and leverage compliance as a competitive advantage in a global environment.Read more about these legal leaders, their pofessional journeys and more in the current edition of GWL magazine.Let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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