WIIS Brussels would like to pay tribute to all the women suffering, resisting and fighting in conflicts. Russia’s war against Ukraine is now in its fourth year, and there is war in Gaza and in Iran involving sixteen countries across the Middle East, as well as in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),…
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Every year, March 8th is the opportunity to celebrate the advances made for gender equity and women across the globe. It is the time to take stock our efforts’ impact so far and look back at those of the giants before us: the many women (and men) who brought us to where we are today….
WIIS Brussels is delighted to share our 2024 report with our community. 2024 was a year of connections, growth, and impact for our community. Beyond its ability to gather people and network in this capital of Europe, WIIS Brussels reached out wide and far across borders, both online and in person. It delivered on a…
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WIIS Brussels is delighted to share our 2023 report with our community. 2023 was a year of active engagement. In a post-COVID world, beyond its ability to gather people and meet in person, WIIS Brussels reached out wide and far across borders, both online and in person. It delivered on its EU-funded project on Women…
2023 was rich in emotions and as we build our calendar of trainings for 2024, we need you more than ever. Your feedback fuels our growth and we would like to gather your feedback to help us enhance your experience. Your input is the driving force behind our training programs, please let us know your…
On 7 December 2023, WIIS Brussels organized a unique public event dedicated to the role of masculinities in peace, conflict and security. The event was hosted at The Nine, Belgium’s first female-focused private members’ club. It was sponsored by the Joint Delegation of the Netherlands to NATO. ‘Gender’ continues to be understood as a synonym…
We’re thrilled to share the success of WIIS Brussels’ 7th mentoring programme launch! This Halloween, we brought together 30 mentees and mentors in the heart of Brussels for an impactful event. With over 100 applications, this year’s programme has proven to be one of our most meaningful activities, highlighting the real power of mentoring. We…
On June 27th WIIS Brussels partner with Microsoft Brussels in the framework of Unscripted Conversations to organise the ‘Digital Safety for Women – The Role of Tech and Policy’ event. The breakfast was moderated by our long-time WIIS friend Nadja El Fertasi with a passionate conversation about digital safety, women’s empowerment, and the intersection of…