Women In International Security (WIIS) is the premier organization in the world dedicated to
advancing the leadership and professional development of women in the field of international peace
and security. WIIS (pronounced “wise”) sponsors leadership training, mentoring, and networking
programs as well as substantive events focused on current policy problems. WIIS also supports
research projects and policy engagement initiatives on critical international security issues, including
the nexus between gender and security.
Since the founding of WIIS in 1987, women have advanced to increasingly important roles in the field
of international security. There are new and expanding opportunities for women’s participation
globally, as women are present in greater numbers in foreign and defense affairs and now occupy
important positions in governments around the world. In recent years, the international community
has recognized the important contributions of women to peace and security and has made
commitments to include women in peace and security decision-making at all levels. But equal
representation of women is not yet a reality, especially at senior levels of policymaking.
The WIIS network is about the advancement of women’s
leadership. To best accomplish our mission, we need
members like you. As a dues-paying member of Women
In International Security (WIIS), you will have the ability
to contribute to the WIIS Blog, receive WIIS this Week,
access and post to the Jobs Hotline, Gain Visibility and
connect with the WIIS Global Online network.
