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Walking New Pathways – Women Volunteers in Emergency Services
Walking new pathways – women volunteers in emergency services By Celeste Young, Collaborative Research Fellow and Sub Discipline Co-Lead Systemic Risk, Disaster & Resilience, Victoria University If volunteers are the backbone of the emergency management
Gender equality progress — and why it matters in emergencies
Gender equality progress — and why it matters in emergencies By Gabby Smith, AWE Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships Subcommittee Chair and Bridget Tehan, AWE President When disasters strike, gender inequality doesn’t pause — it often
Storm Chasing, Science, and Cinema: Women at the Heart of Extreme Weather
Have you ever dreamed of chasing storms or uncovering the real science behind extreme weather? Maybe you’re fascinated by how Hollywood brings epic storms to life, or curious about the role of women in disasters.
Speed Networking Event Success!
The recent speed networking event at Maritime NZ was a huge hit! Maritime NZ holds a pivotal role in New Zealand's maritime sector, overseeing the development and enforcement of national safety regulations, licensing seafarers, and
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Promoting and supporting the contributions of women in emergencies and disasters, building stronger and more resilient individuals, organisations and communities.
Our Members Say…
“There is little to nothing tangible that allows the formation of local state-based networks and partnerships between agencies, which I think is my angle. This idea comes from me being like ‘I want to join a network of women who work in EM’ … crickets… oh wait, there wasn’t one.”
“I joined AWE as I recognise the power of networking, particularly in the emergency management field. Those working or volunteering in the EM share a common passion to minimize the impact of disasters / emergencies.”
“I believe that women are an important asset to EM, and that it is important that we support each other in what can be a male dominated industry.”
“I have worked in the emergency management sector for 12 years and it has always been a male dominated sector. It is great to see a network established for like-minded women.”