The Women’s Leadership Initiative is a collaborative global effort aimed at advancing women’s full and effective political participation and decision-making at all levels, especially those most often left furthest behind.
As a multi-stakeholder initiative, funded by the European Union, UN Women will support the implementation of the Generation Equality Action Coalition on Feminist Movement’s and Leadership commitments, through directly supporting civil society and women’s rights organizations, including young women’s organizations.
The programme will leverage collective action, partnerships, coordination, knowledge, and resources at global and regional levels, and specifically through:
FUNDING INFORMATION AND DURATION
Funding is available for a period between 12 to 24 months for a budget between minimum $45,000 – $150,000.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- The lead organization must by a legally registered non-governmental organization with a proven track record in promoting women’s political participation, transforming social norms and leadership, enhancing in advocacy and movement building, or similar criteria.
- The lead organization must have certified annual financial statements for the previous three years.
- The lead organization must have at least 3 years of experience in work related to women’s political participation, leadership, human rights and/or movement building or related themes.
- The proposal must be for an initiative in one country (applications must be single country proposals only).
- The country of implementation must be located in a country eligible to receive Official Development Assistance.
- The lead organization must be a member and commitment maker of UN Women’s Generation Equality Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership.
- UN Women is soliciting proposals from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Women’s organizations or entities are highly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
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