The Cora Weiss Fellowship was established to honor Cora Weiss, a long time peace and social justice leader and activist. Weiss is a supporter of the United Nations, an early member of Women Strike for Peace (WSP), serving on its national board from 1961-1973. She was a leader in the anti-Vietnam war movement in the United States. She was the co-chair and director of the Committee of Liaison (COL) with Families of Servicemen Detained in North Vietnam from 1969-1972. As part of this group Weiss organized the exchange of mail between Prisoners of War (POW) in Vietnam and their families. Weiss and the COL arranged for the return of some POWs. She was the president and a co-founder of The Hague Appeal for Peace. She was also the president of the International Peace Bureau from 2000-2006. Weiss was one of the civil society drafters of the groundbreaking UNSCR 1325. She is the recipient of numerous peace awards from around the world.
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The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) enables the creation of equal, resilient and peaceful communities. We are a coalition of over 100 women’s organizations from countries around the world that are experiencing humanitarian crises or conflict. Our members are women and girls who work on their communities’ most difficult issues – leading the way to a better future. GNWP is a convener, collaborator, advocate and leader in the global movement for women’s rights, gender equality, and sustainable peace. We work closely with the United Nations, governments, and local women and youth-led organizations from all over the world. Their mission is to elevate the power of women and amplify their voices to build sustainable and inclusive peace.
The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) is pleased to announce its sixth annual Cora Weiss Fellowship for Young Women Peacebuilders. Launched in 2015, 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.
Benefits
- 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 planning on WPS, and the Young Women+ Leaders for Peace;
- Research and development of training and advocacy materials on WPS, YPS and humanitarian action; and
- Administrative support in all areas of GNWP operations.
- GNWP will cover roundtrip airfare from the country of origin to New York and health insurance.
- GNWP will also provide the Fellow with a stipend to cover room and board, local transportation, and other personal expenses for one year.
Eligibilities
To be eligible for the Cora Weiss Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have a deep familiarity with 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;
- Have 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;
- Have at least two years’ experience in program implementation in a women’s rights, human rights or peacebuilding civil society organization in a developing country;
- Have a 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 two years;
- Have excellent information and communication skills, with the creativity and enthusiasm for adapting evolving strategies that bring issues on women, peace and security to the public forum;
- Are highly motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to manage deadlines and commitments;
- Possess a collaborative spirit, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Full proficiency in English is necessary. Proficiency in any other UN language is a plus.
Application Process
- Applications may be sent to: [email protected]
- All required application materials should be complete and submitted together in one e-mail. Documents sent separately will not be reviewed and application will be considered incomplete.
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Application Deadline: July 15, 2022
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