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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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March 8, 2026

International Women’s Day: Creating Safe Spaces Through Mine Action

Part of our International Women’s Day series on women, peace and security.

March 7, 2026

International Women’s Day: Supporting Survivors and Strengthening Accountability

Part of our International Women’s Day series on women, peace and security: Ending impunity for sexual and gender-based violence requires more than legal reform; it demands social transformation

March 6, 2026

International Women’s Day: Advancing Women’s Leadership in Peace and Political Processes

Part of our International Women’s Day series on women, peace and security: Women’s meaningful participation in political and peace processes is fundamental to sustainable justice

March 5, 2026

International Women’s Day: Why Women Peacekeepers Strengthen Protection and Trust

Part of our International Women’s Day series on women, peace and security: International Women’s Day highlights the importance of representation within peace operations themselves

March 4, 2026

International Women’s Day: Restoring Women’s Access to Justice in Conflict Settings

Part of our International Women’s Day series on women, peace and security: This International Women’s Day, the global community is reminded that women worldwide hold just 64 per cent of the legal rights afforded to men

March 4, 2026

Educating NATO’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Lessons from Russia’s War in Ukraine

NATO has formally embedded the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda into its doctrine, action plans and strategic guidance, including alignment with UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and the adoption of an updated WPS policy in 2024

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