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WIIS (pronounced 'wise') is dedicated to increase the influence of women in the field of foreign and defence policy by raising their participation, numbers and visibility.

WIIS has more than 1,400 members—women and men—in 47 countries from academia, think tanks, the diplomatic corps, the intelligence community, the military, government, non-governmental organisations, international organisations, the media, and the private sector. Members work on and are interested in diverse issues affecting international security, ranging from non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), to terrorism, human rights, sustainable development, environmental security, and conflict resolution. More information on the WIIS international site....

WIIS Brussels - some 950 members and growing - holds monthly evening meetings to bring women from a wide range of institutional settings together to discuss issues of common concern in an informal setting.

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ISIS Europe actively supports WIIS in Brussels and increases its visibility by promoting WIIS meetings on its website and hosting occasional joint meetings.

Women for top jobs

Women are overwhelmingly under represented in international top jobs - particularly in the security sector. Europe must TAKE THE LEAD and must begin to rectify this travesty.

Of the eleven Special Representatives of the EU, not one is a woman.

Women are equal candidates for top posts: statistically, women have more university degrees and greater educational achievements than men, and successfully fill many managerial positions in national administrations. Yet, they are often barred from attaining the highest national positions, and the corresponding international jobs.

WIIS supports EU Commission Vice President, Margot Wallstrom's call for action and to echo her words :

"Including women in the decision-making process is about democratic representation. Nothing more and nothing less."

Please join WIIS in supporting women in top jobs, through a petition under the initiative of Danish MEP Christel Schaldemose:

www.femalesinfront.eu