Deadline: March 1, 2025

DAWN is announcing a new fellowship programme for young women feminists from the Global South.

Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN) is a network of feminist researchers and activists
from the Global South, dedicated to promoting economic and gender justice, as well as sustainable and democratic
development. Established in 1984, DAWN has become a pivotal platform for research, analysis, advocacy,
mobilization, and training on global issues affecting women’s lives, human rights, and development opportunities in the South. DAWN challenges inequitable social, economic, and political structures while advancing feminist alternatives.

The fellowship focuses on The Political Economy of Gender Based Violence and Conflict, supporting a younger woman feminist with a proven commitment to women’s rights and gender justice. The fellow will develop a project that deepens understanding of how gender-based violence and conflict shape gender dynamics, amplifying women’s feminist voices in public discourse. The inaugural fellowship will prioritize projects focusing on Palestine, but applications addressing other conflict-affected areas are welcome to apply.

Objectives

• To support young women feminists working on gender-based violence and conflict in undertaking innovative
  projects focusing on research, advocacy, mobilization, resistance, or creative expression.
• To enhance the visibility and impact of feminist perspectives on the political economy of gender-based violence and conflict.
• To provide a platform for young women feminists to share their work with diverse audiences locally and internationally.

Benefits

• Financial support:  A stipend of USD 1,200 per month for 10 months, which can be used to cover research or project expenses, including materials, travel, and living costs. The fellowship is not intended to cover all project-related costs and applicants should declare other sources of funding that might cover additional expenses.
• Mentorship and networking: Access to a network of experienced feminist researchers, advocates, and activists for guidance and support.
• Dissemination opportunities:  Ability to present and publish project findings via DAWN’s platforms.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be women feminists under the age of 40.
• Applicants should be from the Global South.
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to feminist principles and methodologies.
• Proposals can include research, advocacy, mobilization, resistance, or creative expression.
• Proposals must align with the theme of The Political Economy of Gender-Based Violence and Conflict.

Expectations

• Delivering tangible outputs as agreed upon with DAWN.
• Completing project deliverables by the agreed deadlines.
• Presenting their work at relevant DAWN events.
• Registering outputs under Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
• Submitting midterm and final reports detailing progress and outcomes.

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