The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders calls application for Cora Weiss Fellowship Program 2020. The Fellowship aims to support the development of young women peacebuilders and ensure that more young people share Cora’s vision for sustainable peace and gender equality as strong and integral parts of our global culture. The Fellowship provides a young woman with the opportunities and platforms to elevate the concerns and priorities of women and girls in their country in global policy discussions at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

Prize 

The Cora Weiss Fellowship year will commence in October 2020 and end in October 2021. GNWP will cover roundtrip airfare from the country of origin to New York and health insurance. It will also provide the Fellow with a stipend to cover room and board, local transportation, and other personal expenses for one year.

The Fellowship

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with GNWP for one year in:

• Global advocacy in the UN to promote the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325 on Women and Peace and Security, UNSCR 2250 on Youth and Peace and Security, their supporting resolutions, and related laws and policies.
• Implementation of GNWP’s various programs including but not limited to Localization of UNSCR 1325, national action plans on WPS, and the Young Women Leaders for Peace.
• Research and development of training and advocacy materials on WPS, YPS, and humanitarian action.
• Administrative support in all areas of GNWP operations.

Requirements 

• Robust understanding of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda; UNSCR 2250 on the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda; the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women; the Sustaining Peace Resolutions; the Sustainable Development Goals; and related laws and policies.;
• At least two years’ work experience in policy advocacy on women’s rights, human rights, peacebuilding, and other social justice issues, including the Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace, and Security, and related laws and policies.
• At least two years’ experience in program implementation in a women’s rights, human rights, or peacebuilding civil society organization in a developing country.
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, women’s or gender studies, or any of the social sciences.
• Have lived or worked in a developing or conflict-affected country for at least five years.
• Full proficiency in English. Since the fellowship will take place in New York, complete proficiency in the English language is a must. Proficiency in any other UN language is a plus.

Full announcement available here.