VV Engage aims to shift global culture around women’s public leadership, advance gender equality in representation, and drive progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a particular focus on SDG 5: Gender Equality.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicants must:
a) have at least three years of experience holding a leadership or decision-making role in public office, government, civic institutions, political movements, or public policy spaces;
b) be 18 years old by June 2026;
c) be one of the following:
• An elected/appointed official
• A political party leader
• An appointed official
• A political activist
• A community leader
• A media professional
• A civil society leader;
d) 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;
e) demonstrate a commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Availability and interest to participate in a 10-month program (from June 2026 to March 2027) with training on leadership, strategic communications, political strategy, and governance.
Accepted fellows must commit to full participation in the entire program from June 2026 to March 2027 and are expected to be prepared and engaged with staff, trainers and fellows before, during and after the program.
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