LCWINS

Women, in all Their Diversity, Need a Seat at the Decision-Making Table

LCWINS stands for all women. The deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are the latest in a series of tragic calls to action that demand our attention to the racism that still exists within our society. Black women are an integral part of our community. LCWINS recently developed an Action Plan to Combat Institutionalized Racism as we strive toward our mission of achieving gender diversity in national security leadership. We pledge to incorporate commitments to combat institutionalized racism as a part of every LCWINS initiative.

We also work with amazing partner organizations, such as Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS) and Diversity in National Security Network (DINSN), to lift up their very important work. We encourage you to learn more about them after visiting our website.

Our mission

The Leadership Council for Women in National Security improves national security by ensuring that women, in all their diversity (including race, LGBTQ+, disability, and other forms) have fair representation at the decision-making table. LCWINS is an organization of women and allies from across the political spectrum working to advance and sustain gender inclusion at the highest levels of the U.S. national security and foreign policy workforce.

Our Goals

Gender equity in national security leadership — NOW!

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