Our Vision
A world where gender considerations are understood as an integral part of security and individuals, regardless of gender identity and sex, can meaningfully engage in and contribute to the field of international security as practitioners, scholars and/or policymakers.
Our Values
WIIS-Australia is devoted to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. WIIS-Australia pursues these values by supporting women and gender diverse individuals who work or want to work in the field of international security broadly understood. We strive to be a leading force in applying a gender sensitive lens to the problems and practice of international security while, at the same time, ensuring the field of international security is representative of all gender identities. As part of this, WIIS-Australia affirms its commitment to academic freedom, research integrity, collaboration, and ethical behaviour in the conduct of international security.
Our Mission
Women In International Security (WIIS)-Australia, Inc., is a registered charity dedicated to advancing the leadership and professional development of women and gender-diverse individuals in the field of international peace and security within Australia. WIIS-Australia sponsors leadership training, mentoring, education, and networking programs as well as substantive events focused on current policy problems. WIIS-Australia also supports research projects and policy engagement initiatives on critical international security issues, including the nexus between gender and security. Our focus is on both current and emerging women and gender-diverse individuals within international security, to include students, academics, professionals, and members of the military and government agencies.