Women in International Law Network

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The Women in International Law Network, known as the Olive Schill Society (WILNET), has been launched to support and promote women in the field of international law. Founded by female researchers from the Manchester International Law Centre, this platform aims to provide a professional community for women at any career stage to discuss their experiences and pathways in international law.

WILNET welcomes women from various backgrounds in international law, including academia, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, consultancy, private practice, governments, and education.

WILNET was established at the School of Law of The University of Manchester by female researchers from the Manchester International Law Centre. It serves as a professional community for aspiring and established female scholars and lawyers in international law, providing a platform for discussions and sharing experiences. This includes networking events, podcasts, blog posts, and online interactive webchats. WILNET aims to promote and recognise the valuable contributions of women in international law, filling a long-standing need for a platform to exchange ideas and experiences. The University of Manchester is an apt location for this initiative, given its historical significance to women's advancement in the legal field. Professor Gillian White, one of the earliest women to hold a Professorship in the UK legal academy, had an appointment here, and Christabel Pankhurst, suffragette and co-founder of the Women's Social and Political Union, obtained a law degree from this institution.

WILNET's activities include networking events and web-based content, such as interviews with female international lawyers. These interviews offer diverse perspectives on entering and advancing in the profession. Together, they aim to create a database of prominent historical women figures who have played a significant role in advancing international law.

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