Join the Gender Justice Youth Council!

Are you ready to make a real impact and become a leader in gender justice? The National Women’s Law Center is excited to launch our inaugural Gender Justice Youth Council (GJYC) and we want YOU to be part of it!

This is your chance to dive into the world of advocacy, build leadership skills, and work side-by-side with NWLC’s Education team. You’ll get an insider look at the issues we care about most, learn different ways to advocate for change, and even choose a topic you’re passionate about for your Capstone project. Plus, you’ll be helping shape the future of our work while leveling up your professional skills!

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Program Overview

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this program, applicants must:

Identify as a young woman or gender non-conforming youth.
Be between 18 and 22 years old.
Reside or attend school in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or New York.
Have an interest in gender justice advocacy.

Participation Requirements

To be eligible for this program, applicants must be able to commit to:

5-7 hours each month, including two 90-minute virtual sessions per month and time dedicated to advocacy projects.
Attending one in-person convening in Washington, DC in Spring 2025 (exact date pending)
Completion of an Advocacy Capstone project

Program Incentives

Program participants will receive a stipend of $1,200, distributed throughout the program. Additionally, participants will be awarded an advocacy certificate at the end of the program, contingent upon the completion of the Capstone project.

Key Dates	What’s Happening
August 26, 2024	Application Opens
September 15, 2024	Application Closed All applications are due by 11:59pm (EST)
September 23- September 30, 2024	Notifying applicants and checking references
October	Council Orientation (virtual)
November	Workshops and program activities (virtual) NWLC Know Your Rights Trainings
December	Workshops and program activities (virtual) NWLC Campaigns and Communications Team
January	Workshops and program activities (virtual) Professional Development Sessions
February	Workshops and capstone work (virtual)
March – April	Capstone work (virtual)
May	Program Presentations and In-person convening in Washington, DC!

Program Application

The application will open on August 26, 2024, and will close on September 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. We will notify selected GJYC participants at the end of September! (Please be aware that selected GJYC participants will be asked to provide the contact information for a reference at time of notification.) Some quick highlights of the application process:

Demographic information
Three short answer questions
Opportunity to share your most unique self!
It should take about 60-90 minutes to complete

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