We Are Women In International Security
Women In International Security (WIIS—pronounced WISE) is a non-governmental organization that champions gender equality by helping women advance as leaders in the international peace and security sector.
We are Making a Difference
Our programs are creating transformational change in the gender and international peace and security field. Our approach is global, because today’s security challenges transcend borders; collaborative to advance common solutions; and evidence-driven to implement sustainable policy outcomes that strengthen and safeguard global peace and security.
We are advancing the WPS agenda to resolve complex security problems and drive positive change.
Our global mentorship and training program builds bridges and empowers individuals to work in gender and global security.
Gender-equal societies are more stable and peaceful. Feminist foreign policy can be a powerful tool to achieve peace and security.
We seek better solutions by engaging voices that give us different ways of understanding gender and security across the globe.
Our research focuses on understanding the links between gender inequality and instability, violence, and conflict.
We believe integrating a gendered perspective in defense organizations and promoting women’s advancement strengthens our national security.
The world’s climate crisis requires rethinking security in ecological terms, supporting resilient ecosystems, and reducing gendered inequalities.
We bring diverse voices and perspectives into debates on the control and disarmament of weapons that threaten global peace and security.
We believer rapid technological innovation should reduce vulnerabilities, support diversity, drive equality, and reduce security threats.
Combating regional and global pandemics requires action to reduce gender inequalities, empower new voices, and build resilience against future crises.
Be A Part Of The Change
Women need opportunities to learn, be inspired, become powerful leaders, and create change from deep within inequitable institutional structures. This is why we created the WIIS global network—a membership group advocating for gender equality and the advancement of women in international peace and security.
How We’re Making An Impact
We provide professional development opportunities, conduct research, gender, and policy analysis, hold timely events, and nurture a community of powerful mentors, advocates, experts, and leaders.
Over 35-year history in international peace and security
15,000 members
and growing
Network of partners
in 50 countries