Become a Partner in the CybHER Programme:
Her Cyber: Empowering Women and Girls in Cyber
The British Council and Propulsion invite cybersecurity-focused organizations in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia to join the Gender Sensitivity in HR Policies for Cybersecurity Organizations initiative.
This activity will support up to 15 organizations per country in revising their recruitment, retention, promotion, and workplace safety policies to create a gender-supportive environment. Through evidence-based workshops, tailored technical assistance, and showcasing best practices, the initiative aims to catalyze systemic change within the cybersecurity sector and strengthen organizational capacity for gender-sensitive HR policies.
About the Programme
CybHER is a regional programme implemented in six Western Balkan countries, aiming to empower women and girls in cybersecurity and support a more inclusive, diverse, and future-ready talent pipeline.
The programme is funded by the UK government and implemented by the British Council. One of the programme components is related to the enhancement of Gender Sensitivity in HR Policies for Cybersecurity Organizations. This initiative is implemented with the support of Propulsion, and industry leaders who recognize the value of gender inclusion and early-career mentoring in tech.
This initiative addresses key HR challenges in the cybersecurity sector by:
- – Eliminating potential gender bias in recruitment
- – Expanding diverse talent pools
- – Ensuring equal career advancement opportunities
- – Creating safe and inclusive work environments for women
It will deliver:
- – Two one-day workshops per country for HR professionals
- – Technical assistance to support HR policy adjustments
- – Practical toolkits and guidance for gender-sensitive recruitment, retention, promotion, and workplace safety
- – Final national public event showcasing organizations that have successfully implemented changes
Who Can Apply?
Eligible participants are:
- – Cybersecurity-focused organizations (public or private)
- – Organizations with a dedicated cybersecurity department or personnel
- – Organizations willing to commit HR professionals/ Managers or Directors to attend training sessions and follow-up technical assistance
Why Participate?
Selected organizations will:
- – Strengthen their HR systems to attract and retain diverse talent
- – Improve workplace culture and inclusion standards
- – Gain access to tailored technical assistance
- – Be featured in best practice case studies at public dissemination events (national visibility)
- – Position themselves as active promoters and contributors to gender equity in the cybersecurity sector
Programme Outline
Workshops:
- – Two one-day workshops per country (up to 15 participants) on:
- Gender-sensitive recruitment policies and practices
- Gender-sensitive retention policies (including work–life balance)
- Gender-sensitive promotion policies and practices
- Gender-sensitive workplace safety policies
Support:
- – Technical assistance to at least 5 organizations per country to adapt their HR policies
- – Development of a toolkit and guidance for gender-sensitive HR practices
Visibility:
- – 6 national public events (one per country) with 80–100 attendees, showcasing best practice examples
How to Apply
Organizations interested in participating are invited to express their interest by completing the application form below.
Deadline for applications: September 10, 2025
Following the selection, the British Council and Propulsion will contact chosen organizations to confirm participation, provide workshop details, and schedule technical assistance sessions.
For questions, please contact Ivana Jovanović at ijovanovic@propulsion.one.