Vital Voices is excited to announce the launch of VVEngage, a signature fellowship to support women leaders working within civil society, the public sector and public-policy making institutions, who are dedicated to making positive change in their countries. Through this fellowship, we aim to increase the capacity, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders in public life, shifting culture around women’s public leadership and moving towards equality in public representation globally. With the support of Freeport McMoRan, the fellowship will provide year-long technical training and access to a global network of change-makers in the public sector across the globe.
WORTH
All fellow travel, meals and accommodation costs for the in-person gatherings will be covered in full by VVEngage.
ELIGIBILITY
All applicants must fit the following criteria:
- A woman elected or appointed official (at the global/intergovernmental, national, or regional level) or civil society leader
- A minimum of two years in elected or appointed office, as the key decision-maker for a civil society organization, or in related leadership work
- Proficient in English
- Demonstrate a commitment to the core principles of the “Vital Voices Leadership Model” – Innovative, collaborative, and driven by a clear sense of mission; engaged in her community; committed to working with different political ideologies; committed to advancing the status of women and girls; committed to transparency and good governance
- Demonstrated leadership ability and high potential for – and commitment to – future leadership development
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