The purpose of SecurityWomen is to act as an advocacy organisation for the inclusion of more women in security sector institutions, including the military and police forces. SecurityWomen operates on a global basis.

SecurityWomen aims to highlight news items, academic papers, publications and reports on the subject of Women Peace and Security, and to monitor progress in the development of gender equality in security institutions, in particular, the increase of women in decision-making positions and advances towards a 50:50 gender balance.

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September 30, 2024

A US National Movement to Advance Women in Policing - Why It Could Result in Safer Communities

Research indicates that female officers tend to use less aggressive tactics, excel in de-escalating conflicts, and are often viewed as more approachable by community members.

September 17, 2024

Addressing Sexual Misconduct and Gender Disparities in NATO Militaries

Reports of rape cultures within militaries threaten recruitment and retention

September 12, 2024

Elsie Initiative Fund Report: An Overview

The percentage of women in EIF-supported T/PCC military contingents rose from 6.3% in 2018 to 10.5% in 2023

September 3, 2024

Brazil Allows Women to Enlist in the Military

Brazilian women can now voluntarily enlist in the armed forces under a new decree by President Lula

August 21, 2024

Strengthening Women's Security: Key Initiatives from the Metropolitan Police's VAWG Strategy

The Metropolitan Police has recently implemented several key initiatives aimed at improving the safety of women and girls in London by enhancing accountability, and trust between women and the police

August 16, 2024

South African police celebrate national women's month

Lieutenant General Maropeng Johanna Mamotheti celebrated for leading over 19,000 officers in crime prevention efforts

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NATO under the spotlight

September 3, 2024

SecurityWomen has been asked a series of questions about NATO and here are our responses...

Rebecca Manson

Breaking Barriers: The Evolution and Challenges of Italian Women in the Security Sector

July 25, 2024

The role of women in Italy's security sector has evolved significantly over the past century. Historically, Italian society was deeply rooted in traditional gender roles. The socio-political landscape started changing after the end of World War II as women increasingly entered the workforce and demanded equal rights, which began to challenge and dismantle long standing patriarchal structures.

Asia Donati

CSW68: Key Lessons from SecurityWomen Engagements toward Advancing Gender Perspectives in Security Sector Transformation

June 8, 2024

The 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) took place from 11-22 March 2024, with the theme, “accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.” Therefore, the overarching ambition of this year’s CSW68 was to harness the enormous potential of multilateralism, where civil societies form a vital partner with States to redefine global governance.

Augustine Aboh

Women in Security – the Czech Republic

May 15, 2024

The Czech Republic is a small country of 10 million people located in the centre of Europe. Following the fall of communism and the breakup with Slovakia, Czechia became a member of NATO and the EU.

Štěpánka Šťastníková

Assessing the UK's Commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda

May 7, 2024

A meeting was held on 26th March 2024 in the House of Lords, assessing the UK's Commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda, with emphasis on the progress of the 5th National Action Plan (NAP).

Natasha Chavez

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