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The Women in Defence APPG brings together Parliamentarians committed to improving female representation and broader diversity across the UK defence enterprise -including the Armed Forces, civil service, agencies, industry, academia and Parliament itself.


The APPG builds on the legacy of a previous iteration chaired by Sarah Atherton MP. This renewed APPG - re-established following its Inaugural General Meeting on 9 July 2025 - reflects growing cross-party and cross-sector momentum to tackle gender imbalances and make defence more inclusive, effective and reflective of the country it serves.


Purpose

The APPG exists to:

  • Inform Parliament about the barriers - perceived and real -  to achieving better gender balance across the defence sector.
  • Influence by surfacing  leading practice and insights from across the UK defence enterprise.
  • Implement by fostering collaboration and action between Parliamentarians, government departments, defence organisations, and civil society.


We act as a two-way conduit - bringing external voices into Parliament while helping Parliamentarians understand and act on the systemic and cultural issues holding progress back.

Priorities for 2025–26

Championing the Women in Defence Charter 30by30 ambition: accelerating efforts to reach 30% female representation at all levels by 2030.

Convening critical conversations: regular roundtables, receptions, and thematic meetings across Parliament and industry to maintain momentum and exchange ideas.

Monitoring and recognising progress: through engagement across the UK defence enterprise, and upcoming data reports

Breaking down silos: connecting government, industry, the military, veterans and academia to ensure best practice is shared and scaled

Supporting visibility and accessibility: promoting opportunities for women in defence careers and celebrating female leadership at every level.

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