The Media Hub within Women Empowering Defence & National Security (WED) is a central platform showcasing a diverse range of content across our brands, including leadership interviews, podcasts, webinars, events, and articles all aligned with our mission to advance gender equality, inclusivity, and leadership development within the defence and security sectors. The hub is designed to foster knowledge sharing, empower audiences, and engage the community in conversations that shape progress, resilience, and future leadership across the sector.
WEDAsks is an initiative by Women Empowering Defence (WED) that features discussions with key figures, both male and female in the defence and security sectors. It spotlights interviews and conversations with leaders and influencers on a range of topics related to leadership, inclusivity, gender equality, and the achievements of women in these traditionally male-dominated fields.
This initiative is part of WED’s broader mission to champion diversity, break down barriers, and celebrate women’s achievements across defence and security.
WEDTalks is our podcast series launched by Women Empowering Defence (WED), focusing on in-depth conversations with leaders and professionals in the defence and security sectors. These talks aim to highlight the challenges, stories, and achievements of women in these traditionally male-dominated industries. The podcast covers various themes such as leadership, gender equality, career development, and fostering inclusivity within defence. Through this platform, WED aims to inspire listeners by showcasing diverse voices and experiences.
WEDEngage are dynamic webinars hosted by Women Empowering Defence (WED) that focuses on real-time discussions, live talks, and interactive sessions. It brings together influential speakers, professionals, and industry leaders from the defence and security sectors to discuss pressing issues such as leadership, diversity, and inclusivity. These live events aim to inspire change, foster collaboration, and provide a platform for sharing stories and insights from women and allies across the sector. These events are a key part of WED’s mission to upskill the community, break down barriers and amplify diverse voices in the defence community.
WEDPresents spotlights influential in-person events that align with the core interests and objectives of our community. This initiative highlights enriching opportunities for engagement, learning, and networking, all while fostering collaboration and active participation. By curating events that emphasise gender equality, inclusivity, and skill development, WEDPresents is committed to building a stronger, more connected community. Additionally, it celebrates key milestones and dates in our calendar, providing a platform for individuals to come together, share knowledge, and champion these critical values. Ultimately, WEDPresents empowers our community to take decisive action, cultivating a more inclusive and progressive environment within the defence and security sectors.
WEDSupports is an initiative under the Women Empowering Defence (WED), aimed at providing support to individuals and communities within the Defence and Security sector that are designed to foster resilience and mental well-being, support for issues faced by military personnel and their families and other organisations providing support and assistance across the community.
WEDCollaborates is a vibrant initiative within the Women Empowering Defence (WED) framework that encourages community members to actively share and exchange articles of interest. This collaborative effort aims to foster knowledge sharing, promote insightful discussions, and strengthen connections among individuals in the defence sector who are passionate about advancing gender equality and inclusivity. By creating a platform for shared resources, WEDCollaborates empowers members to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments and ideas relevant to their fields.
WEDSpotlights highlights key events organised by our partners within the community, illuminating opportunities for meaningful engagement and collaboration. This initiative not only brings attention to significant activities but also encourages members to participate, fostering connections and shared experiences that align with our mission and enrich the dialogue around important issues facing our industry.
In Their Shoes is an interactive series designed to open up honest conversations about the real challenges faced in the defence workplace for all genders.
Every month, In Their Shoes will feature anonymously submitted mini blog posts describing authentic workplace dilemmas, moments of bias, communication breakdowns, leadership challenges, or ethical grey areas that many of us recognise but rarely talk about.
Each scenario will end with a simple question: “If this happened to you, what would you do?”
WEDReads celebrates learning, leadership, and personal growth through the power of reading. We’ll highlight a book that inspires reflection, sparks conversation, and empowers us to think differently about leadership, inclusion, and resilience. Whether you’re discovering new ideas or revisiting timeless insights, WED Reads is here to fuel curiosity, connection, and continuous growth across our Defence community.
WED In The Moment, highlighs topical insights from the diversity calendar and key moments that matter in our sector, think International Women’s Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Black History Month, and more.
Leadership Unfiltered: Honest Conversations About Leadership in Defence. This series strips leadership back to its reality, beyond titles, beyond perception, and beyond the polished narrative, creating space for honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations about what leadership truly looks and feels like across Defence, Government, and National Security.
WED Inside Out explores the experiences that shape our wellbeing from the inside out, particularly in high-performing sectors such as defence, government and national security. While these environments often prioritise delivery, resilience and outcomes, the people behind the roles are navigating personal challenges, change, growth and the realities of life beyond work. WED Inside Out creates space for honest conversations about the experiences that influence wellbeing, leadership and resilience, challenging the notion that strength requires silence and highlighting openness, perspective and self-awareness as powerful forms of leadership.
WED Frontline News is our monthly newsletter containing highlights from recent events, inspiring stories from across the defence and security sector. We also mention opportunities to connect, learn, and get involved in the months ahead as well as WED Partner community updates.
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