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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 services. 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 11, 2025

Sharjah Police celebrates Emirati Women’s Day

Female officers from across departments participated in the event, which included a panel discussion on challenges and opportunities for women in the security sector

September 9, 2025

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Mothsekga lauds women’s contribution to the SANDF

As part of efforts to build a safer and more inclusive environment, Motshekga announced the establishment of a Sexual Conduct Centre in the SANDF; leadership development programmes and redress initiatives aimed at preparing women for senior roles

September 2, 2025

South African Women in Defence (SAWID) formally renamed Women in Defence South Africa (WIDSA)

Announced during the Women’s Celebration on 28 August at Denel headquarters in Irene, the launch featured a keynote by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga

September 2, 2025

EU, UN Women, and Pakistan's Federal Judicial Academy advance gender-responsive policing

A three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) successfully equipped 27 police instructors, including 18 women and 9 men from Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and NACTA

August 21, 2025

Celebrating Women in Policing

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Foundation recently hosted its 8th annual “Wonder Women of Metro” event, spotlighting the exceptional contributions of women in law enforcement. The event honored four standout individuals whose dedication and bravery exemplify the evolving role of women in policing.

Yahoo.com
July 29, 2025

Survey Finds Ukrainian Women Still Underrepresented in Combat Roles, with Support for Their Military Service Likely to Decline Post-War

A 2024–2025 survey conducted by the PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security across unoccupied areas of Ukraine highlights how attitudes toward women’s roles in society shift in times of war.

Articles & Publications

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Review of Latest Research on Women, Peace & Security for the Second Quarter of 2025, April - June

August 1, 2025

Štěpánka Šťastníková

Review of Latest Research on Women, Peace & Security for the Fourth Quarter 2024, October - December

January 13, 2025

A composition of the latest Research on Women, Peace & Security for the last quarter of 2024

Štěpánka Šťastníková

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

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