■ On the 28th of November 1918 Polish women achieved the right to vote. Poland was one of the first

■ On the 28th of November 1918 Polish women achieved the right to vote. Poland was one of the first countries in Europe to secure this essential issue. But it was not only about voting - Polish women during the period of the Second Polish Republic (1918-1939) were gaining more and more independence, proving their extraordinary role in Polish history and culture. WOMEN ACCESS TO LEGAL PROFESSIONS: Photo: Wanda Grabińska, the first Polish woman who received judgeship ■ Wanda Grabińska was the first Polish woman to be appointed judge. After finishing her law studies in 1924, she first became a trainee and, three years later, started a battle for a judicial appointment. In her application she cited the constitution, which gave women equal rights in access to public offices. Her application took 18 months to consider and, on 6 March 1929, she received a judgeship. (poland.pl) -- source link

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