In anticipation of the release of the Women in Strategic Policy (WISP) program’s first policy paper and ahead of International Women’s Day, WISP and Women in International Security – Australia Inc. (WIIS-A) are delighted to invite you to a panel event delving into the importance of diverse voices in shaping the future trajectory of the AUKUS partnership.

This panel discussion will bring together a range of experts to share insights about AUKUS Pillar I and II including the role of young women and women from intersectional backgrounds in informing the discourse surrounding AUKUS. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask the panellists questions, and we welcome in-person attendees to stay for informal networking and light catering after the end of the panel discussion.

The reason why we are holding this event is clear: the perspectives of women continue to be marginalised in the national security sector. Although elevating gender equity is being increasingly prioritised, more needs to be done to ensure that the women are equally afforded the opportunity to have their voices heard on the critical issues shaping Australia’s national security especially AUKUS.

The following speakers have been confirmed:

Jennifer Babic (Senior Regional Security Officer, US Embassy in Canberra)
Asha Clementi (CEO, Girls Run the World)
Kathryn Essex (First Secretary, British High Commission in Canberra)
Dr Cathy Moloney (Australia Vice President, The Asia Group)
Maria Rost Rublee (President, WIIS-A & Professor, University of Melbourne)

Please make sure to RSVP to secure your spot for this event.

PLEASE NOTE: you will require an access code to register for an in-person ticket. If you do not have this access code, please email us.

The day before the event, in-person attendees will receive details about the event location and online attendees will receive the Zoom link.

Please see the links below to learn more about the work of our event organisers:

Girls Run the World: www.girlsruntheworld.com.au

WIIS-A: www.wiisaustralia.org

If you have any enquiries about the event, please email girlsruntheworld.cbr@gmail.com

Contact the host of Voices of the Future: Young Women Shaping the AUKUS Discourse