Participation Levels and Working Groups of the Global Partner Network for Feminist Foreign Policy
Participation Levels
The Global Partner Network will convene spaces to advance learning, implementation and accountability of feminist foreign policies (FFPs), coordinate sharing of research and information, and collaborate around key advocacy and communications opportunities. The Global Partner Network offers three options for participation, depending on institutional affiliation and level of engagement. These include:
Core Partner: Civil society organizations, government representatives and individuals actively engaged on feminist foreign policy as a key priority and focus of their work. This includes Global Partner Network leadership. Core Partners plan and attend signature events and convenings and lead ongoing work of the Global Partner Network and its Working Groups on a day-to-day basis.
Member: Civil society organizations, government representatives and individuals that contribute to the Global Partner Network’s activities as one of a number of priorities. Members are able to participate in Global Partner Network events and join or contribute to Working Groups.
Friend: Representatives of government, civil society, philanthropy, multilateral organizations, UN agencies, international financial institutions, academia and individuals who support feminist foreign policy in their individual capacities and are interested in receiving updates on Global Partner Network materials, events and opportunities.
For more information on participant-specific requirements, read below.
Option 1: Core Partners
Core Partners of the Global Partner Network:
Endorse or support our guiding document, “Feminist Foreign Policy: A Framework” (due to legal concerns, governments interested in joining as Core Partners are not required to endorse the document, but they must have demonstrated an appetite for ambition and commitment to feminist approaches to foreign policy in line with the principles and approaches laid out in the guiding document).
Lead or actively participate in at least one of the Global Partner Network’s working groups.
Actively contribute to the Global Partner Network and broader field of FFP (e.g. by developing or implementing FFPs, researching feminist proposals, engaging in FFP advocacy, working on related programming, publishing relevant reports/blogs/communications materials or engaging in other activities)
Update the Global Partner Network’s Steering Committee on their contributions to advancing FFP on an annual basis, in accordance with the Generation Equality Forum annual reporting requirements.
Adhere to the Global Partner Network’s guiding principles in all Global Partner Network-sponsored spaces, including in-person, virtual and hybrid events, social media, email listservs and other joint collaboration opportunities.
To apply to join as a Core Partner, complete this form.
Option 2: Members
Members of the Global Partner Network:
Endorse or support our guiding document,“Feminist Foreign Policy: A Framework” (due to legal concerns, governments interested in joining as Members are not required to endorse the document, but they must have demonstrated an appetite for ambition and commitment to feminist approaches to foreign policy in line with the principles and approaches laid out in the guiding document).
Are encouraged to participate in at least one of the Global Partner Network’s working groups.
Actively contribute to the Global Partner Network and broader field of FFP (e.g. by developing or implementing FFPs, researching feminist proposals, engaging in FFP advocacy, working on related programming, publishing relevant reports/blogs/communications materials or engaging in other activities).
Adhere to the Global Partner Network’s guiding principles in all Global Partner Network-sponsored spaces, including in-person, virtual and hybrid events, social media, email listservs and other joint collaboration opportunities.
To apply to join as a Member, complete this form.
Option 3: Friends
Friends of the Global Partner Network:
Receive updates from the Global Partner Network on materials, events and opportunities in a spirit of interest and support, but are not required to endorse our guiding document, “Feminist Foreign Policy: A Framework.”
Adhere to the Global Partner Network’s guiding principles in all Global Partner Network-sponsored spaces, including in-person, virtual and hybrid events, social media, email listservs and other joint collaboration opportunities.
To apply to join as a Friend, complete this form.
Working Groups
The Global Partner Network has three active working groups driving our activities, open for participation to Core Partners and Members only. These include the following:
Steering Committee: The Steering Committee provides overall vision and strategy for the Global Partner Network, including its signature convenings. Its members serve two year terms, with possibility of renewal, and meet regularly to set strategy and plan events. The Steering Committee comprises diverse geographic and thematic representation, and any member of the Global Partner Network may express interest in Steering Committee leadership by contacting Collaborative staff. Members may resign from the group, or be dismissed at the discretion of the Collaborative on behalf of the Global Partner Network, at any time. Current Steering Committee members can be viewed here.
Research and Learning: The Research and Learning (R&L) Working Group serves as a platform for members to discuss research ideas and projects, preview or develop methodologies, get feedback on findings, and explore opportunities to identify partners for collaboration. View the R&L Working Group’s Objectives and Principles here.
Advocacy and Outreach: The Advocacy and Outreach (A&O) Working Group serves as a platform and learning space for members to exchange good practices and lessons on what makes successful advocacy on feminist foreign policies. It also provides a platform for A&O Working Group members to team up to work on specific initiatives or themes. View the A&O Working Group’s Objectives and Principles here.