Women in International Security - Australia

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Women In International Security-Australia, Inc. (“WIIS-A” – pronounced Wise-A) is an affiliate of Women in International Security (WIIS) – the premier organisation in the world dedicated to advancing the leadership and professional development of women in the field of international peace and security.

Specifically, WIIS-A works to connect Australian women, gender diverse people and allies working across the country in the international security sphere and support established women and gender diverse people in security networks throughout Australia.

To do this, WIIS-A provides a platform for networking programs as well as substantive events focused on current policy problems.

WIIS-A membership is twelve months in duration (from the month you sign up) and is open to all genders. Professional membership is 50 AUD and membership for students and fixed-term/casual employees is 15 AUD.

As a dues-paying member of WIIS-A, you have the opportunity to:

  • Elevate your professional profile through participation in WIIS-A events and initiatives and by having your publications and accomplishments amplified on social media including being featured in our Meet the Members series;
  • Share your work by publishing op-eds, essays, and policy work on our blog;
  • Be featured on our experts list on our website, which is regularly accessed by journalists and international security practitioners;
  • Connect with leaders and fellow practitioners in your field through our exclusive members-only LinkedIn group;
  • Advance your career through weekly updates on job openings, internships, events, fellowships, grants, scholarships and other professional opportunities;
  • Amplify your voice by submitting ideas for WIIS-A events and panels;
  • Stay on the cutting edge of policy discussions in international peace and security through events, publications, member newsletters and social media content.

If you’re interested in signing up to WIIS-A, please visit our website: WIIS Australia

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