Applications are now open for young leaders who want to contribute to global conversations shaping the future of gender equality and sustainable development. This opportunity supports young advocates within the ecosystem who are actively working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who are actively involved in a network, coalition, or organisation working on the SDGs are encouraged to apply. Selected participants will have the opportunity to attend the Women Deliver 2026 Conference with an all-expense-paid trip.
The Women Deliver 2026 Conference will bring together global leaders, advocates, and youth champions committed to advancing the rights and opportunities of girls and women. The conference serves as a platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collective commitments aimed at promoting gender equality worldwide.
Through the Elevating Youth Voices Initiative, young leaders in Nigeria will receive support to participate in this global gathering. The initiative focuses on empowering youth advocates who work on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). It also aims to strengthen their capacity in advocacy, alliance-building, and policy engagement at both national and global levels.
Participants selected through this initiative will benefit from an all-expense-paid trip to attend the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Melbourne, Australia. They will also gain the opportunity to connect and network with thousands of global advocates, experts, and organisations working to advance gender equality and sustainable development.
To be eligible, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35. They must also be members of a network, coalition, or organisation working on GBV and/or SRHR, and have experience in advocacy or community engagement related to GBV prevention or SRHR.
Applicants must also be available to travel for the conference scheduled to take place from 27–30 April 2026 and must possess a valid international passport.
The application deadline is March 14, 2026.
Interested applicants should apply through the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnJwyXZBXLYLVaKyLkX7Ld0hzTVhBSTYgWI3MjQ7nrOH2Ang/viewform.
