WIIS Brussels Voices

About WIIS Brussels Voices

Welcome to WIIS Brussels Voices where we strengthen and diversify female voices on international security by giving a new platform to tackle hard-hitting questions on security, defence and international security topics from Brussels bubble and beyond. Listen to our different shows and formats with topic-matter series and our regular show Women Leaders to hear women debunk key topics, because there is plenty of wise women. Brought to you by the Women in International Security Brussels Chapter (WIIS - pronouncer 'wise'). Want to learn more? Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wiisbrussels/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/WIISBrussels) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WIISBrussels/) for updates on WIIS Brussels activities. Support us by following us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and any of your favorite podcast application, and contribute to the conversation with your reviews and comments! Visit our website to learn about our trainings and events, our mentoring program and so much more at wiis-brussels.org (https://www.wiis-brussels.org/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

WIIS Brussels

Category

history · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jun 2020

Latest episode

12 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Nov 2024

   Consultation on Women & Security

   WIIS Brussels has been hosting special events under the title Consultation on Women & Security – focusing on migrant, refugee, and exile activists – and for the first time, we bring part of this powerful conversation to the podcast. Throughout this unique process, we explore personal definitions of 'security,' how the concept is evolving, and the vital role communities play in shaping safer environments. In September, WIIS Brussels members and friends of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union came together for an event that invited participants to share stories and reflect on security from a deeply personal perspective. In our pursuit of inclusivity and diversity, this edition of Consultations on Women & Security features two incredible women defending the rights of refugees, migrants, and exiles: Silsila Mahboub and Seyran Khalili. This episode was recorded on September 12 2024 and features: Silsila Mahboub (https://www.linkedin.com/in/silsila-mahboub-a2a568173/), an Afghan refugee living in Bulgaria, is an activist, human rights defender, entrepreneur, and public speaker who has dedicated her life to advocating for refugee women's rights in Europe. Seyran Khalili (https://www.linkedin.com/in/seyrankhalili/), a Kurdish-Norwegian human rights activist and a program manager at New Women Connectors (https://www.newwomenconnectors.com), a social change movement that advocates for feminist ideals, and is led by migrant and refugee women who share common experiences and strengths. Sofiia Shevchuk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiia-shevchuk/), a member of the Steering Committee with WIIS Brussels. In this episode, Silsila and Seyran share their personal journeys, their evolving understanding of security, and provide valuable insights for policymakers on creating a more secure and inclusive world for all. Credits Music: free from copyright Production: teevee.studio (https://teevee.studio/) This episode is sponsored by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union! Learn more about them: Website (https://eu.boell.org/en) Twitter (https://twitter.com/boell_eu) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boell_eu/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/boell-eu/) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDmNGGkHtM1Hyw0G4qOI0) Opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Heinrich-Böll Stiftung European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   21 Nov 2023

   Women Leaders: Africa All Around

   As the world grapples with the ructions of recent global disorder, focus has often turned to the global south and its reactions. Notably, the African continent has become of great interest, not least because of its varied positions on events in Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside the manifest attempts of China, Russia, the US and the EU to garner support and attention. Africa is a continent of 54 separate states, with over 18% of the global population — so the mere attempt to speak of it as a whole is flawed. From regions to states, each faces unique challenges. Equally, while some states remain stable over time, others have been prone to descend into disorder. From August 2022 to 2023, there were a staggering seven military coups, largely in the Sahel region, creating a ripple effect of fear and concerns about contagion. To better understand the continent, the coups and the potentials, Ilana Bet-El hosts a thought-provoking discussion with Comfort Ero, President and CEO at the International Crisis Group, and Nina Wilén, Director of the Africa Program at Egmont, Royal Institute for International Relations. Both women leaders bring extensive experience and fascinating insights to navigate the rhyme and reason of the continent; the eternal problems of governing and governance; the difference between military and constitutional coups and the reasons why citizens of African states have both embraced and rejected them; the role and potential of the African Union with a seat at the G20; and the over-hyped position of Russia in Africa. This episode was recorded on November 14 2023 and features: Ilana Bet-El (https://www.solvopartners.com/ilana-bet-el) Comfort Ero LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/comfort-ero/ ) & Twitter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/comfort-ero/ ) Nina Wilén LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-wilén-95b7a024/?originalSubdomain=be) & Twitter (https://twitter.com/WilenNina?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author) Curious to learn more? Follow the link for more resources from our guests (https://wiis-brussels.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=13371&preview=true)! Credits Music: Free from copyright Production: Florence Ferrando (https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-ferrando-8ab809a7/) This episode is sponsored by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union! Learn more about them: Website (https://eu.boell.org/en) Twitter (https://twitter.com/boell_eu) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boell_eu/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/boell-eu/) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDmNGGkHtM1Hyw0G4qOI0) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   5 Nov 2023

   Women Leaders: Short Cuts #4

   Exactly one month after the Hamas attack on Israel, global disorder continues apace. To gain a broad perspective on the cascade of news and events, Ilana Bet El (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilana-bet-el-5a5bb78/?originalSubdomain=be) is joined by Oksana Antonenko (https://www.linkedin.com/in/oksana-antonenko-558883213/?originalSubdomain=uk), Visiting Fellow at the Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies in Florence and long-standing expert and advisor on geopolitics, crisis and risk. This is a lively discussion covering the latest moves of the US, the big picture on Russia’s posture and interests in the Israel / Hamas confrontation and the broader Middle East as well as its real perspective on Ukraine and the west. Iran and China are part of this perspective, but also have differing interests in the global disorder, while not publicly squabbling appears the main achievement of the EU. These issues and others bring a new and refreshing perspective on global events, connecting the dots between a multitude of actors with very differing agendas. This episode was recorded on 4 November October 2023. Credits Music: Free from copyright Production: Florence Ferrando (https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-ferrando-8ab809a7/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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