Women in Defence Association
Women in Defence Association (WiDA) is the leading catalyst for gender equity and inclusion within the defence sector.
WiDA fosters a culture where women thrive and their contributions to global security and innovation are acknowledged and celebrated.
We leverage our collective voice and lived experiences to engage with stakeholders, challenging societal norms and advocating for actionable policies and targets to ensure accountability. WiDA fosters a supportive community, committed to breaking down barriers, promoting inclusivity and driving meaningful progress towards gender equity and diversity.
WiDA provides women a platform for professional advancement, networking and mentorship, going beyond traditional empowerment initiatives.
We believe in changing the system, not women, to create genuine inclusivity.
We welcome all genders working in defence and those interested in learning more about the sector to join WiDA.
Membership provides access to a global network across government, the defence industry, defence forces and academia.
Upcoming Events
- Tue, 21 JanHotel CBD21 Jan 2025, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEDTHotel CBD, 52 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Tue, 04 FebWebinar04 Feb 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am AWSTWebinar
- Thu, 06 FebContentious Character06 Feb 2025, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEDTContentious Character, building 4/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia
- Thu, 06 FebThe Raffles Hotel06 Feb 2025, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm AWSTThe Raffles Hotel, 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross WA 6153, Australia
- Wed, 29 Jan, Time: TBCWebinar - https://dtb.solutions/innovation/Wed, 29 Jan, Time: TBCWebinar - https://dtb.solutions/innovation/
WiDA Goals:
Increase female workforce participation, representation and professional development
Develop networks for women in defence and achieve balanced networking participation
Reduce gender pay gap of Defence companies to below National average
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