Armed Forces aims for 30% female recruits by 2030
The Women in Defence Charter launched a new strategy at the DSEI exhibition in London.
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Women 'Women are not small men': Uniform still among issues for women in defence
The founder of Women In Defence spoke to Forces News as the group celebrated its 10th anniversary.
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Sport Rugby League: Heartbreak For Army Women In First Ever Super League South Final
They lost the first ever Super League southern area final 30-26 to the Cardiff Demons.
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Women Meet Lt Cdr Bhavna Parmar – The Royal Navy’s Modern WRIN
A trailblazer for women in today’s Navy, and her connection to Indian women in WW2.
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Women First female appointed to command one of RAF's two 'operational' groups
AVM Suraya Marshall follows in the footsteps of now-Air Marshal Sue Gray, who was the first woman to command an RAF group.
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Women Two women up for SAS selection for first time ever
The female personnel have made history by passing through pre-selection tests for the infamous unit.
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Women Soldier's ponytail ignites social media storm over new hair policy
The comment came after the British Army and RAF confirmed changes to their rules on hairstyles
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WWII Wrens in WW2: Women who risked their lives to secretly intercept Nazi messages
These secret listeners, the women of the 'Y Service', risked their lives to intercept and gather enemy communications.
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RAF Army and RAF reveal new rules on hair
The Chief of the Air Staff stated "there will be more to come" following the changes to hair policy in the Royal Air Force.
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Women Army Chief: Women In Military Report A 'Sobering Read'
The CGS said "reform and improvement is non-negotiable", in response to a new report about the experiences of women in the Armed Forces.
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Women Military failing to protect female personnel, new report finds
Findings show 58% of servicewomen and 64% of female veterans have experienced bullying, harassment and discrimination in the military.
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Army Women Targeted In Army's New 'A Soldier Is A Soldier' Recruitment Campaign
Women account for only 9.8% of the British Army and are only slightly better represented in the Army Reserves at 14.2%.
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Feature How a female Asian Lieutenant blazed a trail against prejudice
Susan Ahn Cuddy forged the way for others to follow
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Naval History Wrens: Who were they and what did they do?
Recruitment campaign posters for the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) urged people to 'Join the Wrens and free a man for the Fleet'.
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Rugby League Carrie Roberts: Meet The Army's Challenge Cup Finalist
The Army's SSgt Carrie Roberts is preparing for one of the biggest matches of her rugby career - the Challenge Cup final with St Helens.
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Women Navy changes rules on hairstyles for female personnel
The Second Sea Lord has confirmed a change in hair regulations for Royal Navy servicewomen in working rig.