19. Poland
Since the Napolean Wars, women in Poland have played a critical role in fighting against the invaders. During World War II, females took an active part in Nazi resistance movements through the People’s Army and also the Home Army. In the year 1939, the Woman’s Military Training Organization was created to encourage women as volunteers.
Today, women having nursing or veterinary degrees are required to conscript. 2,500 female soldiers are working in the defense forces and are receiving equal rights as males.
