Women in International Security Brussels
Acronym: WIIS Brussels
General Information
Identification Code: 903924027697-35
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Entity Form: asbl
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 7/10/2017
Last Update: 2/26/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: Women In International Security (WIIS - pronounced ‘wise’) Brussels is an independent, non-partisan, non-for-profit organisation, registered under Belgian law. It belongs to the global family of WIIS chapters which are dedicated to advancing the leadership and professional development of women in the field of international peace, security and defence. There are currently 47 independent chapters around the world whose members include policymakers, military personnel, diplomats, legislative aides, scholars, students, journalists and business representatives at all stages of their careers. WIIS Brussels promotes leadership training, mentoring, and networking programmes as well as intellectual diversity through discussions on current policy challenges. It benefits from the presence of the EU institutions and NATO as well as a very high concentration of diplomatic representations, international organisations and other influential stakeholders.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Borders and security
- External relations
- Foreign affairs and security policy
- Humanitarian aid and civil protection
- Justice and fundamental rights
Levels of Interest:
- european
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: As part of its effort to increase gender diversity in foreign affairs, defence, and security, WIIS Brussels follows policy developments in Common Foreign and Security Policy, Common Security and Defence Policy, and gender equality.
Communication Activities: WIIS Brussels has hosted discussions with senior female policymakers and young women active in the security & defence fields, and organises networking events, which provide insights about effective ways women can plan their careers in international security.
Additionally, WIIS Brussels invites members to submit contributions in the form of op-eds, analytical essays, or shorter commentary, which appear on the organisation’s website, in addition to podcasts. The pieces relate to international peace and security issues broadly defined. The organisation also welcomes posts concerning traditional security issues, as well as emerging security challenges and the women, peace, and security agenda.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: 66 rue du sceptre
Post Code: 1050
City: Bruxelles
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office
Address: 66 rue du sceptre
Post Code: 1050
City: Bruxelles
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data
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Complementary Information: In 2023 we still benefitted from the money received by the European Commission to carry out the FPI study with the final payment in summer 2023.
Apart from this, our main source of income were membership fees and small grants.
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 1
Members F T E: 0.25
Info Members: WIIS Brussels asbl is an entirely voluntary organisation. The members of our Steering Committee (http://www.wiis-brussels.org/our-story) all have full-time jobs in think-tanks, the European Commission, European Parliament, NATO, and various other organisations in the public or private sector.
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: WIIS Brussels is part of the global WIIS network: http://wiisglobal.org/
Organisation Members: WIIS Brussels is part of the global WIIS network: http://wiisglobal.org/