Elisabeth Udl holds a master's degree in German and French Philology from the University of Graz and a diploma for Therapeutic Riding. She has been working in the field of therapeutic riding for children, youth and adults with disabilities since 2000. Since 2006, she has been the managing director of the association Ninlil – „Gegen sexuelle Gewalt an Frauen mit Lernschwierigkeiten oder Mehrfachbehinderung“ (Against sexual violence against women with learning and multiple disabilities). She has in-depth practical experience in counselling women with disabilities who experienced / experience violence as well as theoretical knowledge on the topics of violence against women and women with disabilities and is represented in various networks and round tables concerning these topics.