Contribution of military women in the Spanish Armed Forces to Defence and Security

Abstract

Women’s contribution to national defence and security has become established as a matter of law, effectiveness, efficiency and operability, benefiting the security of all. Twenty-five years have passed since the armed forces opened their doors to women. The regulatory process has been gradual and late compared to neighbouring countries, but has evolved rapidly. Today, Spanish military women can access any existing professional destination in the armed forces. However, there is still a long way to go to achieve effective equality between women and men in the Armed Forces.