Fixing systems, not women: space and the Women, Peace and Security agenda

How does the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda apply to space policy? 

Why is better integration of the WPS agenda into the space sector crucial for Australia?  

And how does Australia compare to its international peers in this area?  

In this episode, Cassandra Steer and Elise Stephenson join Danielle Ireland-Piper to discuss the importance of incorporating the Women, Peace, and Security agenda into the Australian space sector.  

Dr Cassandra Steer is Deputy Director (Mission Specialists) at the Australian National University Institute for Space (InSpace).

Dr Elise Stephenson GAICD is a Gender, Space and National Security Fellow at the ANU National Security College (NSC) and the Deputy Director at the ANU Global Institute for Women's Leadership.

Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper is an Associate Professor and Academic Director at NSC.  

Show notes:  

• Securing our Future – national security conference, 9–10 April, 2024: secure your tickets 
• Australia’s National Action Plan for implementing the WPS agenda: find out more  
• Joint Project 9102 Phase 1: find out more 

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