Deadline: 28 February 2018
Applications are open for Leadership and Innovation Lab- “Unveil the Hidden Presence: Trafficking in Women and Children.”
This lab is co-convened by the Thompson Reuters Foundation, the GIZ Sector Programme on Gender Equality and Women’s Right and the Global Leadership Academy.
Aims
The Lab aims at the following:
- To create a global network to increase awareness and publicity on trafficking in women and children
- To foster exchange and dialogue among the different stakeholders, their roles and experiences and approaches to combat trafficking in persons
- To develop innovative strategies and change projects in the stakeholders institution or country to increase awareness on trafficking, particularly of women and children
Eligibility Criteria
- The Lab is designed for leaders and change agents from the worlds of policy-making, media, business, academia and civil society. Special focus is given to participants from source, transit, and destination countries of trafficking in persons in Europe and Africa. They will bring together 30 selected individuals from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds, nationalities and professional expertise.
- They seek to ensure a balanced and diverse group taking into account the following criteria to ensure the most fruitful outcome of the Lab:
- Demographic background: geography, gender, age
- Public sector, media, civil society organizations, academia and private sector
- Experts and change agents in the field of trafficking in persons (TIP)
- Different viewpoints and experiences on the topic of TIP
- They look for participants who:
- Have a strong personal motivation to combat TIP or strong professional experience in combating TIP
- Are strongly motivated to transform existing paradigms, who aspire to achieve better results and feel a pressure to action change
- Are open to different and new ways of thinking
- Are interested in developing personally to facilitate sensitive and conflictual situations
- Can make change happen, have organizational leverage or convening power
- Are fluent in English
What commitment is required?
- The Lab process will take place between April and December 2018. It is essential that participants ensure their availability at the two face-to face modules:
- Module 1: Nairobi, Kenya: 25th to 28th June, 2018
- Module 2: London, United Kingdom: 10th to 13th November, 2018
- In addition they will be expected to engage in some ongoing activities between the meetings to develop and implement transformative actions.
- The second Lab meeting is followed by the Trust conference (www.trustconference.com), which is the world’s leading global conference to end modern slavery and put the rule of law behind human rights. It may be used as a leverage for joint activities.
How to Apply
- Applicants must submit their CV and a short motivation letter (1 page) outlining:
- Why are you interested in the Lab?
- How does your profile fit the Lab’s aims?
- Which challenges do you face to bring change to your sector?
- All the documents must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Call for Applications.