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Overview

Defence recognises that our people are our greatest asset, and if we are to maximise the talent of all our people we need to create a culture that is centred on respect and integrity. We are fortunate to have a variety of diversity networks across the organisation, and our subsidiaries, that support and drive forward our work in building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Our networks make sure that everyone across defence can have their voice heard. They contribute to supporting all under-represented and disadvantaged groups and individuals within our organisation, providing our people with a safe space to speak up, share experiences and facilitate learning and development.

Our partnership with the networks helps shape and deliver ideas that improve Defence, and help us build a department where everyone, regardless of background, feels safe to give their best self, have their effort and skills properly recognised, and their individuality and experiences respected.

These networks are part of the MODs commitment to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation.

Race Networks

• MOD Race Network
• MOD Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Womens network
• Army BAME Network
• RAF BAME Network
• Naval Service Commonwealth Network
• MDP REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) Network
• Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Race Network
• Defence Fiji Support Network
• Defence African Caribbean Network
• Army Multi-Cultural Network
• Royal Navy Race Diversity Network
• Armed Forces Hong Kong Network

Disability Networks

• MOD Defence Disability Network (DDN)
• Chronic Conditions and Disabilities in Defence (CanDiD) Tri-Service Network
• MOD Defence Epilepsy Network
• MOD Defence Dyslexia Network
• MOD Defence Stammering Network
• DE&S Disability Network
• Neuro-Inclusivity Network
• DE&S Fibromyalgia and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (FME) Network
• DE&S Cancer Network
• DIO Disability Network
• London Disability Network
• Hearing and Visions Network
• Air Disability Network
• MDP Disability & Wellbeing Network DAWN

Gender Networks

• MOD Gender Network (SE)
• MOD Womens Network (SW)
• MOD Menopause Network
• Army Servicewomens Network
• Navy Servicewomens Network
• RAF Servicewomens Network
• MDP Gender Network
• DIO Gender Forum

LGBT Networks

• shOUT MOD Civilian LGBT+ Network
• Army LGBT+ Network
• Navy Compass Network
• RAF Freedom Network
• MDP LGBT+ Network
• DE&S Pride Network
• DIO LGBT+ Network
• Strat Comm Intelligence Corps LGBT+ Network

Age Networks

• Defence Next Generation Network
• Young Defence Network (SW)

Parents and Carers Networks

• Tri-Service Couples Network
• Naval Service Parents Network (NSPN)
• RAF Parents Network
• MOD Carers Network
• Defence Breastfeeding Network
• Army Defence Fertility Network
• MOD Defence Child Bereavement Network
• Royal Navy Parents Network
• Tri-Service Service Couples Network

Faith and Belief Networks

• Defence Buddhist Network
• Defence Christian Network
• Defence Civilian Muslim Network
• DE&S Christian Network
• Defence Hindu Network
• Defence Pagan Network
• Defence Rastafari Network
• Defence Sikh Network
• Humanist and Non-Religious in Defence (HAND)
• Armed Forces Jewish Community
• Armed Forces Muslim Association
• DIO Faith & Belief Forum
• The Defence Secular Society

Mental Health and Wellbeing Networks

• Defence Mental Health Network
• MOD Social Mobility Network
• DIO Social Mobility Network
• DE&S Social Mobility Network

Other

• DE&S Time to Change Network
• RAF Diversity Allies Network
• Ministry of Defence Vegan and Vegetarian Network

Related information

Defence diversity and inclusion strategy 2018 to 2030: A force for inclusion