REWiB Training Program for African Women 2025

Researchers Without Borders (REWiB), in partnership with the African Union Gender Peace and Security Programme, invites applications from young African women to participate in a 5-day intensive training on monitoring, documenting, and reporting on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda.

The training will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in November 2025, with follow-up virtual sessions. Participants will join a continent-wide movement advancing accountability and women’s leadership in peace and security.

Graduates of the program will gain:

1. A strong foundation on the WPS and YPS agendas.
2. Practical skills in data collection, community monitoring, and reporting.
3. Hands-on experience in designing and implementing youth-led accountability projects.
4. A certificate of completion endorsed by the African Union and partners.
5. Membership in a network of WPS monitors connected to AU and UN platforms.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
2. Value: Training, mentorship, certificate, AU-endorsed recognition, follow-up support
3. Category: Training, Women
4. Sponsor: Researchers Without Borders (RWB) with AU Gender Peace & Security Programme
5. Eligible Countries: AU Member States

Eligibility Criteria for REWiB Training Program for African Women 2025

Applicants must be:

1. Young African women aged 22–30
2. Citizens of AU Member States
3. Actively engaged in peacebuilding, human rights, community mobilization, or policy advocacy
4. Passionate about accountability and amplifying women’s voices in peace & security
5. From conflict-affected or fragile regions (strongly encouraged to apply)

Selected participants will

1. Attend a physical training in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in November 2025, and follow-up virtual training sessions.
2. Design and implement a localized monitoring activity on WPS implementation in their community.
3. Produce a short community monitoring report or narrative brief.

Benefits of REWiB Training Program for African Women 2025

1. Fully funded 5-day training in Addis Ababa
2. Follow-up virtual training sessions
3. AU-endorsed certificate of completion
4. Mentorship and skills in monitoring/reporting
5. Membership in continental WPS monitoring network

How to Apply

Submit your application to info@rewib.org by 30th September, 2025

Your application should include

1. A short personal statement (max 500 words) on why you want to join the fellowship.
2. Your CV/Resume (max 2 pages).

For more details, visit REWiB Training Program webpage

Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for REWiB Training Program for African Women 2025