The OSCE Gender Issues Programme is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 4th Edition of the Women’s Peace Leadership Programme, focusing on Leveraging Digital Tools for Comprehensive Security. This one-year programme will run from May 2026 to May 2027, under the WIN project.

The programme will target up to 20 women who are active in peacebuilding and/or conflict resolution in the OSCE area. It aims to strengthen participant’s leadership capabilities and practical digital skills to support peacebuilding on comprehensive security and democratic resilience.  The programme will also support career development and provide access to professional networks and opportunities.

The programme’s modules and activities will be designed following consultations with selected participants to ensure they reflect participant’s needs. Participants will benefit from:

  • Tailored career online coaching sessions and peer-to-to peer exchanges focused on  leveraging digital tools for comprehensive security
  • Opportunities to engage with decision-makers and other influential actors using digital tools as a means of empowerment and participation
  • Online and in-person training on relevant topics, such as the role of digital tools in peacebuilding, communication, and leadership 
  • Networking events 
  • A Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) to cover the costs of travel, food and accommodation costs when attending the training in Austria.

Eligibility and Selection criteria:

  • Applicants must be female citizens of an OSCE participating State or Partner for Cooperation with a minimum of 5 years of experience working on digital tools for peace, security, development or related areas
  • 25 – 45 years old
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written)
  • A clear interest in and commitment to gender equality in relation to digital environments
  • Currently involved in working in the OSCE region in these fields
  • Availability to participate in the entire programme for its duration, and in all its components, as per the draft outline below:
    • 6 online workshops (2h each)
    • 6 online community of practice sessions
    • One week of full-time training in Austria (September 2026)

Application process:

If you fit the profile and are interested in participating, please submit your application through this LINK (Applications will only be accepted through this link).

The deadline for applications is 11:59 CET on 31 March 2026.

No applications will be accepted after the deadline. By participating in the application process, you consent to the collection and use of your data for selection purposes.

Current employees of the OSCE Secretariat, Institutions, or Field Operations, as well as participants from previous editions of the OSCE Women’s Peace Leadership Programme, are not eligible to apply. 

Information about the first and second editions of the OSCE Women’s Peace Leadership Programme and participants’ motivating stories can be found on the OSCE website.

For further information, please email  Equality-news@osce.org

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