Deadline: 2 April 2018
Applicants are invited to apply for Women PeaceMakers Program (WPM) to offer a unique opportunity for women building peace to engage in a cycle of learning, practice, and reflection through participation in a 10-month fellowship.
The internationally-renowned Women PeaceMakers program is honoring 16 years of documenting the diverse roles women play in peacebuilding. Knowing the power of women’s full participation in peace and security decision-making to building more durable peace, the Women PeaceMakers Fellowship aims to build stronger, more effective collaborations between women peacebuilders from conflict-affected communities and their international partners.
The Women PeaceMakers program is based at the Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ) at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School of Peace Studies.
2018-2019 Area of Focus and Selection Criteria: Women’s Mediation of and Participation in Peace Negotiations
- Women PeaceMaker fellows who have participated in formal mediation and negotiation processes as members of conflict parties in the negotiations, or as formal mediators to national or subnational peace processes.
- International partners will be selected based on their work in and support of more inclusive peace processes.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the Women PeaceMakers fellowship must:
- Have worked for 5-10+ years as a peacebuilder and have worked directly in formal mediation and peace negotiation processes as members of conflict parties in the negotiations, or as formal mediators to national or subnational peace processes;
- Held a significant leadership role in the mediation process, and/or of a peacebuilding organization, network, or movement;
- Demonstrates peacebuilding/peacemaking skills and attitudes;
- Be in a position to participate in all activities during the 10-month fellowship and apply what is learned at the conclusion of the residency program;
- Demonstrate local credibility and a strong social network within her country/community of practice;
- Speak sufficient English to relate personal experiences. Written English is not necessary.
How to Apply
Send completed applications either via email or post at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Women PeaceMakers Program.