Background
As part of our regional youth leadership programme Youth Connect, we are offering emerging young leaders in EU/EEA countries and Switzerland a digital course on Leadership for Gender Equality.
Join our expanding network of more than 100 people across Europe who are gender equality champions. As part of the course, we have provided opportunities for peer-to-peer networking and discussion with experts and have also provided funding opportunities for social action projects.
The course prepares young people to make a difference to gender equality issues through building their leadership capabilities and supporting them to implement activities in their communities. It has been co-designed by Clore Social Leadership and the British Council, and provides self-access materials (including readings, videos, podcasts and articles) and opportunities for participants to reflect on their leadership journey and connect with other young leaders who share similar interests.
The programme supports young people to shape the world around them and address global challenges through skills development and network building.
Timeline and duration
The course starts in October 2024 and will be delivered over a five-week period. Participants will commit to spending around 3–4 hours per week accessing a mix of content and engaging in live classroom sessions with other participants.
Each week will include a practical task and a reflective exercise in order to build participants’ self-awareness, confidence and skills to apply the learning. Participants will also receive regular support from a facilitator through the live sessions.
Participation in the course is free.
Programme details
- The five-week self-directed online course is delivered in English. The programme is designed to fit around and complement the participant’s day-to-day routine.
- The programme includes a weekly 90-minute live class following the completion of each online module every week.
- The live classroom sessions will take place on the following dates: 22, 29 October and 5, 12, 19 November from 17.30 to 19.00 CET.
- Approximately 25–30 participants will be selected to attend the course.
- Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
How learning will happen
- The programme is structured over five weeks, each week focusing on a core component of social leadership.
- At the beginning of each week, participants will be introduced to the week’s online content. They will receive a practical task to complete by the end of the week.
- By the end of the week, the practical task should be completed and participants will receive a reflective writing task.
- Participants will have to consolidate the week’s learning in a reflective writing task. Self-reflection is key to this programme. Participants will be encouraged to think critically about their own leadership.
- Each week, a live session will be organised in which facilitators will check learning progress and encourage peer learning and reflection.
Eligibility criteria
Participants should:
- be aged 18–35
- be a resident of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
- have some prior experience of working on women’s rights and gender equality, or be interested and committed to enhancing their leadership capabilities and influence in this field
- have a good proficiency in English
- have access to a stable and reliable internet connection and be able to commit five weeks to online learning.
How to apply
To join the Leadership for Gender Equality course, complete the online application form by Thursday 3 October 2024 (23.00 CET).
We will notify selected participants by the week beginning 7 October.
Information
For further information, please contact Marilena Kyriakou at Marilena.Kyriakou@cy.britishcouncil.org.