Women in International Security Brussels

Acronym: WIIS Brussels

General Information

Identification Code: 903924027697-35

Website: http://www.wiis-brussels.org/

Entity Form: asbl

Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar

Registration Date: 7/10/2017

Last Update: 2/26/2024

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

Phone:

Indic Phone: 32

Phone Number: 468243678

EU Office

Address: 66 rue du sceptre

Post Code: 1050

City: Bruxelles

Country: BELGIUM

Phone:

Indic Phone: 32

Phone Number: 468243678

Financial Data

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Funding Sources:

EU funding
Grants
Member's contributions

Contributions:

Amount: 0
Currency: €
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Buffer:
0: 104
1: 64
2: 61
3: 48
4: 158
5: 212
6: 182
7: 32
8: 86
9: 90
10: 37
11: 147

Total Budget: 297703

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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

Members25 Percent: 1

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.