Deadline: 31 March 2024
Applications are now open for the International Gender Champion Youth Programme (IGC) 2024 . The International Gender Champions Secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of its new pilot initiative, the Young Champions Programme, with the support of the United States Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva.
In order to effectively dismantle the barriers to gender equality, it is essential to unite the efforts of committed leaders from different generations. Their programme seeks to amplify the voices of a vibrant generation of future leaders and highlight their role as catalysts for positive change, while providing them with a platform to advance their work and draw on the experience of international decision-makers. The established Gender Champions, in turn, will benefit from the unique perspectives, knowledge and skills of the young activists.
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The six-month pilot initiative will connect Geneva-based Gender Champions and six young gender equality activists from different parts of the world in a dynamic and reciprocal mentoring exchange. By moving from a conventional mentoring format to a more collaborative and inclusive exchange, the programme seeks to:
- Promoting intergenerational dialogue.
- Amplify the voices of next-generation leaders, providing them with a platform to advance their work and draw on the experience of international decision-makers.
- Cultivate learning opportunities for established decision-makers, who will be able to gain invaluable knowledge, expertise and skills from young activists.
Benefits
- The Young Champions Fellowship Programme connects Geneva-based Gender Champions with young gender equality activists from around the world for a 6-month mutual mentoring exchange.
- The programme amplifies the voices of a vibrant generation of future leaders and highlights their role as catalysts for positive change in the sphere of gender equality. It will provide young activists with a platform to advance their work and allow them to draw on the experience of established international leaders.
- The established Gender Champions based in Geneva benefit from the unique perspectives and expertise of young activists.
- The mentoring exchange transcends the traditional format of hierarchical knowledge transfer, moving towards a more horizontal exchange of knowledge to promote intergenerational dialogue.
Eligibility
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- Applicants must have a proven track record of activism and community organising with a focus on gender equality. This can include, but is not limited to, involvement in grassroots movements, advocacy work, organising events or leading initiatives in their communities.
- The programme is open to individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, ethnicities, religions and geographical origins. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity in their work.
- Familiarity with the English language (equivalent to B2 level) is required, as the programme will be taught in English.
- Participants must treat everyone with respect and fairness; value diversity; create and maintain a safe working environment; and work together with Gender Champions in a spirit of openness, honesty and transparency. The Young Champions will adhere to the commitments of the IGC Parity and Gender Panel.
Application
As part of the application, activists must send their CVs, describe their motivations and share a video presentation of themselves. As well as having a proven track record of activism and community organising focused on gender equality, candidates must demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity in their work, be proficient in English and adhere to the IGC's values and commitments, including the Panel Parity Pledge and the GBV Pledge.
