Women in International Security
About Women in International Security
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.
Our mission is profoundly important: Advancing the role of women in the field of international peace and security will be one of the keys to advancing peace and security in our world in the 21st century.
Dr. Chantal de Jonge Oudraat
President, Women in International Security Program
WIIS Poland Networking Breakfast
The Networking Breakfast, hosted by WIIS Poland in collaboration with the European Academy of Diplomacy, and the Casimir Pulaski Foundation has become an essential part of the Warsaw Security Forum.
This unique initiative aims to support and promote women’s leadership and representation in the fields of international security, defense, and diplomacy, providing a platform for substantive debates, building valuable relationships, and strengthening their influence in the global security sector.
The WIIS Poland Networking Breakfast is a powerful symbol of women’s empowerment and leadership within international security, inspiring the next generation of female leaders while promoting greater diversity and inclusion in the sector.
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Previous Editions
2024 WIIS Poland Networking Breakfast
The 2024 edition, held during the 11th Warsaw Security Forum, featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Anna Luhrmann, Catherine Ashton, and Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka. Moderated by prof. Katarzyna Pisarska, the discussion fostered a dynamic atmosphere that encouraged meaningful exchanges between mentees and mentors from the 2023-2024 Young Female Leaders in Security Mentoring Program.
2023 WIIS Poland Networking Breakfast
During the 10th edition of WSF in 2023, guests such as Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, and Kajsa Ollongren shared their experiences and perspectives on leadership in the security sector. The event also marked the official closing of the Young Female Leaders in STEM Mentoring Program, during which participants were awarded their diplomas.
