Vital Voices Fellowship to Advance Women's Public Leadership and the SDGs

Vital Voices Fellowship to Advance Women's Public Leadership and the SDGs

VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe. Through this fully-funded fellowship, we aim to increase the capacity, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders in politics and government, shifting culture around women’s public leadership and moving towards equality in public representation globally.

We also aim to work towards a more inclusive and equitable world by advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through policy.

Through this fellowship, Vital Voices advances women’s political leadership and the SDGs by conducting online and in-person* trainings with experts such as women leaders from the Vital Voices Global Network and professors from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

The fellowship also connects participants to a global network of peers and mentors, such as current and former female heads of state with the Council of Women World Leaders, with whom they can brainstorm and share challenges and best practices.

Building on 25 years of leadership development work conducted by Vital Voices, the customized fellowship curriculum includes inspiring and rigorous courses in topics such as Leadership, Strategic Communications, Political Strategy and Governance. Fellows will acquire specific skills to achieve their goals and advance the SDGs in their communities.

*In-person trainings are subject to health and travel restrictions

We are currently accepting applications for the 2023 cohort of VVEngage.

Application Criteria

The 2023 cohort of VVEngage will consist of women leaders from across the globe who will be selected based on the following criteria.*

All Applicants Must Fall Into One of These Categories:

Appointed or elected government official

at the local, state/regional, national, or international level

Political party leader or functionary

Leader of civil society organization whose primary function involves working directly with government or working to get more women in politics/public life

Political Activist

Politically-active community leader from marginalized and excluded community that remains on the periphery of political activity in her country

Media professional

In Addition, All Applicants Must Fit All of The Following Criteria:

A minimum of three years in elected or appointed office, as the key decision-maker for a civil society organization, or in related political 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, high potential for future leadership development

Desire to engage with a global network of women in public life

At minimum, a basic understanding of the policy-making process in your community

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Vital Voices Fellowship to Advance Women's Public Leadership and the SDGs

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