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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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October 16, 2025

Elsie Initiative Fund announces new funding for UNMISS

The Elsie Initiative Fund has announced support for a two-year pilot project with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) aimed at improving conditions for uniformed women peacekeepers in remote areas

October 16, 2025

Connections through the Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers

The Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers, launched by the UN Department of Peace Operations in 2023, is enhancing collaboration among uniformed women in peacekeeping missions

October 16, 2025

The WPS Agenda Needs Strong Wills to Counter Rough Headwinds

The annual UN Security Council debate on WPS, chaired by Russia as rotating Council president on 6 October, unfolded without the usual guidance that typically outlines priority issues for member interventions

October 2, 2025

UN Launches Military Alliance to Advance Gender Integration in Peacekeeping

The Alliance was created to address coordination gaps between field-based military gender experts and UN Headquarters

October 1, 2025

Pentagon shutters women’s advisory group

The Pentagon’s decision to terminate the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services marks a setback for advancing women’s participation in the security sector

September 25, 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

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