Mentoring the next generation of leaders to undertake all the existing and emergent challenges to safety, security and peace is perhaps our most important responsibility, and theirs for the generations which follow. Highlighted on Same Shield is women's role in traditionally closed professions. These include law enforcement, the military, diplomacy, intelligence, and private industry. You will have the opportunity to take a walk through history and to understand the evolution of these professions, as we know them today. In the process you will learn of the sacrifices and the challenges faced by women as each of these pioneers took the initial steps towards inclusion in their respective field. Their motivations were no different then those faced by modern colleagues, as they were driven by the desire to contribute to society and unafraid of change. Also highlighted on Same Shield is the role that women are playing internationally, from politics to community health. Women are accelerating the pace of development and transition across the world. Included here are some of the stories of inspirational women. I have been involved in law enforcement for nearly three decades and during that time have experienced a great deal of the joys and the challenges associated with the profession. I am hopeful that this site will in many ways demystify the profession, establish educational and professional guidance, and provide resources for further exploration as young people make career choice in a world forever changed.
- Dr. Kathleen Kiernan
KGH Capability Statement
