30/5 Pinsker
Tel Aviv
Israel
- Democracy and community development
- Gender
- Human rights
- International/Cultural relations
WIIS Israel is dedicated to increasing the influence of women in the fields of foreign and defense affairs in Israel and the greater Middle East by raising their numbers and increasing awareness about international security issues and women’s rights. WIIS Israel seeks this through two avenues, the first being our programming, mentorship programs, training programs, networking between women and the second avenue in through our research. The research aspect of WIIS Israel is to rather relevant information on women in the field of security to help increase the influence of the field including major research on women's influence in the peace process, the perception of women in the field and how it can aid the peace process, the influence of women in conflict zones and post-conflict reconstruction among others.
Mentor Program:
This incredible opportunity allows students and entry-level women in the field to connect with successful women in the Israeli military, government, universities and research institutes. These professional women will provide career advice and as well as personal encouragement to women aspiring to grow and develop in their professional goals and aspirations. These mentors are for life, and are matched with individuals according to the individual’s specific career interests.
Education Program:
WIIS Israel is partnering with the top universities in Israel to hold monthly lectures on campuses across the country. Participating universities include Bar-Ilan University, Haifa University, Hebrew University, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya and Tel Aviv University. The lectures include a broad spectrum of topics including security and conflict resolution as well as practical workshops such as CV building and interviewing skills.
Mid-Level Training Program
For women who are already in security positions but striving to reach higher, WIIS Israel offers training seminars held at different ministries to help women to achieve leadership within their current roles and places of work.
Job Listings:
A list of current job openings around the country is provided on the website to members who have registered and received a user name and pass word. This list will also include updates about coming events related to security issues.
WIIS Israel is open to working with organizations in the Israeli network as openly as possible. Women in security in Israel also play a pivotal role in mutual understanding in the whole region. The increased influence of women in the sector of security, which plays a vital role in the political agenda of Israel, can help to promote cultural dialogue and improve the situation in Israel drastically.
Connecting to the Anna Lind Foundation is important for the development of WIIS Israel as the status of women in Israel can be modeled off of many European countries who have among the best rankings in the world on the status of women.