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January 14, 2021

India: Applications open for The She Runs Government Fellowship

Source: Femme First Foundation

Femme First Foundation  a non-partisan, non-profit organisation committed to amplifying women’s leadership in Indian politics – has opened applications for the She Runs Government Fellowship, India's first fellowship for women in politics. The Fellowship is a six-month program that is focused on capacity-building, training, and mentorship of women in politics. It seeks to enhance and improve the quality of political participation of women. The fellows will undergo residential in-person workshops, intensive virtual learning sessions, and hands-on mentorship by seasoned women politicians.

The objectives of the programme are:

  • To equip with skills and strategic knowledge to effectively run for office, legislate, and govern
  • To develop a deeper understanding of the nuances and challenges of the Indian democratic system and various political theories, and to gain exposure to policy-framing under renowned practitioners and domain-experts
  • To provide mentorship to navigate the labyrinth of the political world directly from seasoned women politicians
  • To build a network of women leaders, policy experts, and campaign professionals to form partnerships and draw upon shared knowledge and exchange best practices

The deadline to apply is 28 February 2021.

Click here to learn more and apply.

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Femme First Foundation  a non-partisan, non-profit organisation committed to amplifying women’s leadership in Indian politics – has opened applications for the She Runs Government Fellowship, India's first fellowship for women in politics. The Fellowship is a six-month program that is focused on capacity-building, training, and mentorship of women in politics. It seeks to enhance and improve the quality of political participation of women. The fellows will undergo residential in-person workshops, intensive virtual learning sessions, and hands-on mentorship by seasoned women politicians.

The objectives of the programme are:

  • To equip with skills and strategic knowledge to effectively run for office, legislate, and govern
  • To develop a deeper understanding of the nuances and challenges of the Indian democratic system and various political theories, and to gain exposure to policy-framing under renowned practitioners and domain-experts
  • To provide mentorship to navigate the labyrinth of the political world directly from seasoned women politicians
  • To build a network of women leaders, policy experts, and campaign professionals to form partnerships and draw upon shared knowledge and exchange best practices

The deadline to apply is 28 February 2021.

Click here to learn more and apply.

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Region
Focus areas