Location: Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders, Scotland
Dates: 20–25 October 2025
Application Deadline: 13 July 2025 (Midnight BST)
Language: English
Programme Overview
Beyond Borders Scotland, in partnership with Edinburgh Law School, invites applications for the October 2025 cohort of the Women in Conflict (WiC) 1325 Fellowship Programme. Grounded in the principles of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the programme recognises and strengthens women’s roles in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, mediation, post-conflict reconstruction, and security.
The Fellowship brings together women from conflict-affected regions to participate in a residential, interdisciplinary programme focused on inclusive peace processes and sustainable conflict transformation. The initiative is funded by the Scottish Government and designed to foster dialogue, peer learning, and long-term collaboration through an evolving Alumnae Community of Practice.
Programme Objectives
The Fellowship seeks to:
- Facilitate cross-border knowledge exchange and peer-to-peer learning on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.
- Support meaningful participation of women in peace processes by sharing tools and strategies for advocacy and leadership.
- Build a sustainable network of women leaders committed to transformative peacebuilding.
- Equip participants with practical tools in mediation, negotiation, transitional justice, and arts-based reconciliation, while promoting self-care and resilience.
Thematic Focus Areas
Participants will engage in workshops, discussions, and field-based learning focused on the following core areas:
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS): Understanding UNSCR 1325, critiques of implementation, and opportunities for participation.
- Mediation and Negotiation: Gender-sensitive mediation principles, inclusive dialogue, and skill-building simulations.
- Transitional Justice: Gendered approaches to justice and reconciliation in post-conflict contexts.
- Gender, Conflict, and Climate: Intersections of environmental justice, gender inequality, and psychosocial impacts.
- Arts and Peacebuilding: Use of creative arts in community healing and reconciliation.
- Self-care and Resilience: Techniques to maintain mental health and well-being for women working in high-conflict environments.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
- A professional or personal interest or experience in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, or women’s rights.
- Strong communication skills and comfort engaging in English-language workshops and collaborative activities.
- A commitment to attending the entire programme in person; partial or virtual participation is not permitted.
Applications are encouraged from any country affected by conflict, regardless of the applicant’s current country of residence.
Travel and Visa Support
All travel and accommodation expenses are covered by Beyond Borders Scotland. Visa support will be provided for accepted Fellows. Applicants with prior visa denials are still welcome to apply, though they should explain the circumstances around any past refusals. The programme team will assist with logistical arrangements, including consular appointments if required.
Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit the following documents via the online portal:
- Completed Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae or Professional Biography
- Copy of Passport
- Letter of Recommendation
Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 13 July 2025 at midnight BST.
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of the deadline, your application should be considered unsuccessful.
For further information and to apply, please visit BBS official website before the deadline.
Programme Impact and Community
Participants become part of an active alumnae community of past Fellows, facilitators, and thematic experts, who continue to collaborate on peacebuilding initiatives. The programme promotes long-term knowledge-sharing and professional growth among women leaders across sectors.
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