Suicide Prevention is Every Day Take a moment to check in on your family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes the people who seem the strongest are silently struggling. Your support could make a difference. A simple message, a kind word, or just being there can help someone feel

A reminder to us all to be courageous and curious in order to continuously learn Women Empowering Defence event today 💜 And to remember that ‘Technology needs to serve everyone so it has to be designed by diverse teams’ - how fitting on #NationalInclusionWeek 👩‍💻🙌🏽

In Episode 7 of the #WED Talks podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Sarah Furness, a former Royal Air Force Combat Helicopter Pilot turned mindfulness coach and motivational speaker. Sarah shares her incredible journey from the cockpit to coaching, diving deep into topics like

Just one week ago, we proudly hosted our 'Young Women in Tech Day' in collaboration with BT, marking a significant success in our initiative. We united women from across the defence tech sector, creating a vibrant space for learning and empowerment. A huge thank you to BT

#WED Event Spotlight: Business Transformation in the Age of AI 🚨 Hosted by Experis UK in partnership with techUK, this event brings together industry leaders and innovators to explore the future of technology and its transformative impact on businesses. Whether you’re looking

We’re excited to continue our #WEDAsks series with Verity Nortcliff, Learning and Development Partner at boxxe! Verity’s journey from a Purchasing Assistant to Procurement Manager to now in Learning and Development showcases her dedication to growth and nurturing talent.

🌍 Join Forces with Women Empowering Defence (WED) to Drive Real Transformation in the Defence Sector! 🌍 At Women Empowering Defence (WED), we’re on a mission to break down barriers and amplify diverse voices within the defence and security sector. By partnering with us,

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning: We will remember them. #Remembrance

In our latest #WedAsks #HeForShe interview, we had the privilege of speaking with Lee Fox, WO2 Lee Fox, a dedicated member of the Parachute Regiment for 22 years. From joining as a 17-year-old recruit to his current role as CSM of the Parachute Training Support Unit at Brize

#ThrowBackThursday to #WED24: A Celebration of Leadership and Change 🌟 Earlier this year, at #WED24, we “Unleashed the Power of Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change.” The conference was a tremendous success, bringing together vibrant discussions, inspiring

Women supporting women when they don’t even know each other is Top Tier ❤️

We are excited to share that we have been shortlisted for the 'Charity or Not-For-Profit of the Year' Category at this year's British Diversity Awards!   This recognition is a powerful testament to the ongoing mission of empowering women across the defence and security industry.

Investing in women and girls isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do. When women are empowered, industries thrive, innovation accelerates, and progress becomes unstoppable. Yet, too often, barriers remain that prevent women and girls from reaching their full

Now THIS is how you celebrate #InternationalWomensDay surrounded by women who energise you. Inspire you. Empower you. This evening with Women Empowering Defence came together not just to acknowledge the achievements of women in the sector but to challenge the status quo, because progress

✨ Courageous Leaders: Women Who Challenge the Status Quo ✨ On Tuesday evening, WED hosted its annual International Women's Day event, bringing together over 140 attendees at the stunning Palo Alto Networks offices (Palo Alto Networks) - Europes highest! Our incredible panellists

We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Amazon & Amazon Web Services is BACK as our Headline Partner for Women Empowering Defence! Amazon’s commitment to innovation, diversity, and breaking barriers aligns perfectly with our mission to empower, uplift, and champion women across the

Almost as if we knew what the #DefenceReview would say, Women Empowering Defence have RECORD numbers of MoD personnel applying for the annual conference-why? They have EXCELLENT SITUATIONAL AWARENESS! 🤩🫡 1/n

We are proud to have representation from a wide range of cross-government defence and security organisations, public and private sector, an exceptional achievement. While we operate as an independent network, it’s important to recognise that we are volunteers dedicating time