05/10/2026
A few things happening in the Women in Law community. ✨
From celebrating the achievements of our Justitia Award laureates, to new research, publications and projects — here’s a little update on what’s been happening recently.
⚖️ Jalila Haider, our 2023 Justitia Award Laureate, has been named a 2026 Right Livelihood Laureate.
📖 A new edition of the Women in Law Journal is out, bringing together new research and perspectives on women and the law.
🎤 Franz J. Heidinger, our Vice President, will be speaking at the WLA Autumn Reception: “The Parity Offensive: 50:50 in Leadership” on 12 October in Vienna. We hope to see many of you there!
🏆 Ursula Plassnik has received her 2026 Justitia Award — a wonderful opportunity to celebrate her contribution.
🎓 And we’re happy to share “Advancing Women’s Rights in a Changing World”, an initiative founded by our shortlisted candidate Antonija Petrischusic at the University of Zagreb, with applications now open.
Five updates — and plenty more to come.
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