Conclusions of WIIS Brussels report were the backbone of the discussions at the conference “Promoting the Role of Women in Security and Counterterrorism” in Madrid on April 18 2023. Pauline Massart and Florence Ferrando present recommendations and practical guidelines to improve women’s participation and representation in the criminal justice response to terrorism, alongside with testimonies…
This International Women’s Day, we stand in solidarity with all the women in the world. To the women of Iran, whose revolution against patriarchic theocracy is not sufficiently seen or heard, you have all our respect. To the women of Ukraine, you are heroes, activists, mothers, daughters, sisters, and invaluable contributors to the good fight:…
Through its Initiative 2020[1], WIIS Brussels set out to develop a platform to broker new informal ways to address security issues in a polarized world. In 2021, and throughout the pandemic, the Association consulted with its members in Brussels listening to personal stories and exploring new ideas on creating the conditions for enhanced security, beyond…
We are delighted to share our report on 2022 with the WIIS Brussels community. 2022 was a year of transformation. WIIS Brussels slowly came out of the virtual world due to recurring pandemic waves and resumed its meetings in person. The community welcomed the return of its Happy Hours, and the Steering Committee continued investing…
WIIS Brussels organised a workshop on 18 January 2023 bringing together experts from the European Commission’s DG Foreign Policy Instruments, EEAS, other EU institutions and CT facilities, and practitioners from around the globe. Pauline Massart and Florence Ferrando presented initial elements of the guidance and guided discussions aimed at enriching and refining this guide for…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Miruna Bouros, a beloved and dedicated member of the WIIS Brussels community, at the young age of 35. Miruna was a treasured member of the Steering Committee for several years before stepping down last year due to ill health. She led our mentoring programme to new heights…
What a year for our Women&Leadership podcast show, hosted by Ilana Bet-El! We are proud to have welcomed experts from across Europe and beyond to bring other perspectives and exchange on 2022 events and trends with 9 new episodes. From reflections of defence and security with foreign affairs with Muriel Domenach (Ambassador and Permanent Representative…
هل تعمل في مجال مكافحة الإرهاب والعدالة الجنائية في مواجهة الإرهاب؟ شارك في هذا الاستطلاع عبر الإنترنت وعبر عن وجهة نظرك بموضوع دور المرأة وتحسينه بشكل أفضل في مجال الرد الجنائي على الإرهاب قم بالوصول إلى الاستبيان عبر الإنترنت هنا وشاركنا خبرتك لإثراء نتائجنا حتى 22 ديسمبر 2022 الاستطلاع عبر الإنترنت يتم بشكل سري ولا…
Travaillez-vous dans le contre-terrorisme et la réponse pénale au terrorisme? Participez à notre enquête en ligne pour partager votre perspective pour mieux appréhender le rôle des femmes dans la réponse pénale au terrorisme. Accéder à l’enquête en ligne ici et partagez avec nous votre expertise pour enrichir nos résultats jusqu’au 21 décembre 2022. L’enquête en…
WIIS Brussels organised a consultation workshop as part of its EU-funded project « Promoting the role of women in security and counterterrorism » on 23 October 2022. The event brought together counterterrorism experts from the law enforcement, intelligence, judiciary and academic communities from the EU, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt. Pauline Massart presented the project’s initial findings,…