The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) has opened applications for the 2024-25 Global Advocacy Champions network. This network brings together young women who are passionate about driving change and advancing gender equality, leveraging their roles in Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting to lead, challenge, and create lasting impact.
About the Global Advocacy Champions
Each year, WAGGGS selects a group of outstanding young women who demonstrate leadership, commitment to gender equality, and the ability to inspire change. As Global Advocacy Champions, these advocates will represent WAGGGS and their national Girl Guiding or Girl Scouting organizations, taking part in high-profile advocacy initiatives. Champions will present the voices of girls and young women at global events, connecting directly with key decision-makers to influence policy and promote equality.
Opportunities for Champions
Selected Champions will benefit from a range of opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, including:
- Advocacy Projects: Engage in impactful projects aimed at bringing the concerns of girls and young women to the forefront of global discussions.
- Leadership Experience: Build skills through high-level training and development programs, empowering them to lead and influence.
- Global Representation: Act as official representatives of WAGGGS, sharing experiences and challenges faced by young women with global leaders.
Eligibility and Application Details
WAGGGS invites all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts between the ages of 18 and 30 who are passionate about advocacy and gender equality to apply. Applications are open until 15 November 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
- Read the selection criteria, opportunities and responsibilities of WAGGGS Advocacy Champions in the Terms of Reference (Spanish, Arabic and French).
2. Gain support from your Member Organisation (a representative will need to validate your application) – see instructions for how to do this here.
—— allow plenty of time for your Member Organisation to endorse you as a volunteer before you move onto step 3——
3. Download and complete the Advocacy Champions Application Form (submissions accepted in English only)
4. Submit your completed form to globaladvocacy@wagggs.org by Friday 15 November 2024 at the latest, earlier submissions are encouraged.
If you would like further information about the Global Advocacy Champions, please email us.
For more information and to apply, please visit the official application page: WAGGGS Global Advocacy Champions.