Researchers Without Borders (REWiB) Training Program for young African women to lead monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
Researchers Without Borders (REWiB) Training Program for young African women to lead monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Are you a young African woman passionate about peace, justice, and accountability? Do you believe your voice should shape how governments and institutions deliver on their promises to women and youth? This is your chance to step into leadership, sharpen your skills, and join a continent-wide movement!
Call for Applications: Training young African women to lead monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Researchers Without Borders (REWiB), in partnership with the African Union Gender Peace and Security Programme, is hosting a 5-day training program to strengthen young African women’s skills in monitoring, documenting, and reporting on the implementation of the WPS agenda.
Graduates of the training will design and implement localized monitoring initiatives, and their findings will feed into a continental WPS monitoring compendium to be shared with the African Union, national governments, and WPS-HA Compact partners.
At the end of the training program, participants will have gained
- A solid foundation on the WPS and YPS agendas.
- Practical skills in data collection, community monitoring, and reporting.
- Hands-on experience designing, pitching, and implementing your own youth-led accountability project.
- A certificate of completion endorsed by the African Union and partners.
- Membership in a network of young African WPS monitors connected to AU and UN platforms.
Who should apply?
REWiB is looking for 20 dynamic young women who are
- Aged 22–30 from AU Member States.
- Actively engaged in peacebuilding, human rights, community mobilization, or policy advocacy.
- Passionate about holding leaders accountable and amplifying women’s voices in peace and security.
- From conflict-affected or fragile regions (encouraged to apply).
How to apply
Submit your application to info@rewib.org
Your application should include
- A short personal statement (max 500 words) on why you want to join the fellowship.
- Your CV/Resume (max 2 pages).
Selected participants will
- Attend a physical training in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in November 2025, and follow-up virtual training sessions.
- Design and implement a localized monitoring activity on WPS implementation in their community.
- Produce a short community monitoring report or narrative brief.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a groundbreaking initiative. Apply now and lead the implementation of the WPS Agenda!
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