Diplomatic Compass

Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day WIIS Brussels pays tribute to women suffering, resisting and fighting in conflicts worldwide -from Ukraine to Gaza & Iran, involving sixteen countries across the Middle East, as well as Sudan, the DRC & beyond #WIISBrussels

Our edition of “Conversations With” at WIIS Brussels provided a valuable opportunity to connect online, exchange perspectives, and reflect on how the WPS Agenda must adapt to rising authoritarianism & today’s evolving security challenges. #WIISBrussels #WIISGlobal #WPS

Today,WIIS Brussels hosted a powerful consultation with women leaders from Benin 🇧🇯 & Togo 🇹🇬 on #WomenAndSecurity Security is no longer a state-only domain, it’s a universal discourse shaped by women’s lived realities #InclusiveSecurity #WPS #UniversalDiscourse #WIISbrussels

Thanks to @POTUS, NATO is the strongest it's been in decades. This is what an America First foreign policy looks like. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

📢You’re invited! WIIS Brussels hosts an in-person Consultation on Women & Security 📅 14 July | 🕔 17:00–18:00 | 📍Brussels With women leaders from : 🇧🇯 Benin & 🇹🇬 Togo 📩 RSVP by 9 July: info@wiis-brussels.org #WIISBrussels #WomenAndSecurity

Under @POTUS leadership, NATO Allies committed to investing 5% of GDP in core defense requirements and security-related spending. Thank you, @SecGenNATO, for coordinating 32 countries and ensuring we seized this historic turning point.

🎙️ Join WIIS Brussels online on 21 May at 18:30 CET for a Consultation on Women & Security Featuring female security experts from the USA 🇺🇸 : Rachael Dean Wilson, Dr Susan Madsen & Dr Christina Bache 📩 WIIS members only – RSVP by 19 May: info@wiis-brussels.org #WIISBrussels

📚 Today, WIIS Book Club explored Anne Applebaum’s Autocracy, Inc. dissecting how authoritarian regimes use corporate-like tactics to undermine democracy 📸 Check out photos from our vibrant discussion! Let’s keep the conversation going #WIISBrussels #AnneApplebaum

80 years ago, #Auschwitz was liberated. We honor the millions of victims of the Nazi regime, and its collaborators. To remember, to pass on, and to give meaning to the past has become a vital necessity in a world where some points of reference are fading. #Shoah #WeRemember

🌟 We had a wonderful time at our Winter Happy Hours event yesterday! It was an exceptional evening dedicated to fostering connections and celebrating collaboration. Check out the highlights captured in the photos! ❄️ #WiisBrussels #networking

🌍 Miss out! Secure your spot for the online consultation on Women & Security in Africa! 📅 17 Dec 2024
🕰️ 18:30-19:30 Engage with inspiring women from South Africa, Senegal and Kenya. Ensure your voice is heard—register now: wiis-brussels.org

I just congratulated @realDonaldTrump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through #NATO.