African Academy for Women in Political Leadership | WUIN

Application Deadline: 15th May 2026

Target: Women

Age: 21-35

Duration: 4 weeks

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Female citizen of an African Union Member State
• Aged 21 or older at the time of nomination
• Demonstrated active engagement in political leadership or political ambition
• Formal endorsement from a government institution, recognised political party, NGO or relevant stakeholder
• Commitment to full participation in the programme and to post-Academy alumni engagement and peer mentoring

HOW TO APPLY

Each nomination package must include:

• An official nomination or endorsement letter, signed by an authorised senior official, political party leader, NGO or recognised stakeholder
• The nominee’s curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)
• A personal statement from the nominee (maximum 1,000 words)

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Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Only selected nominees will be contacted directly with further information regarding participation.

About the African Academy for Women in Political Leadership

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the African School of Governance (ASG), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), today opened applications for the inaugural cohort of the African Academy for Women in Political Leadership, a continental programme designed to build the next generation of women who govern Africa.

Thirty women will be selected for a fully funded, four-week blended programme combining virtual learning with a residential convening in Kigali. Nominations are now open to government institutions, political parties, AU member state bodies, and civil society organisations across all five African regions.

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