G(irls)20 Summit Japan

About the Organisation

Launched in 2009 at the Clinton Global Initiative, G(irls)20 places young women at the centre of decision- making processes. Through our signature programs, Global Summit and Girls on Boards, we make strategic investments in young women through education and training, building networks, and access to unparalleled opportunities at home and abroad. While advocating for change at the global level through the annual G(irls)20 Global Summit, we are invested in changing the status quo for women at decision-making tables in communities across Canada by placing Girls on Boards.

About the Event

G(irls)20 is coming to Japan for the 10th annual Global Summit. 20+ young women from around the world will arrive in Tokyo for a week of leadership training, social enterprise development and mentoring by female leaders in the business and public sectors. Delegates contribute the economic and social issues facing girls & women in their countries to a Communiqué delivered to world leaders in advance of the G20 Summit and leave the Summit with increased confidence, new skills, and a global network that will allow them to make change as a community and global advocates!

The G(irls)20 Summit is modeled after the G20 Summit and culminates in a one-day symposium with local and international panelists, keynotes, and experts on economic and social issues facing girls and women.

The week-long summit for delegates will include:

• Workshops building valuable leadership skills — from Emotional Intelligence to Strategic Planning
• Panels and speeches on the key issues facing girls and women globally — with an emphasis on digital inclusion and financial inclusion
• Developing a Communiqué to G20 leaders, with recommendations based on the delegates unique experience and expertise
• Networking receptions with movers and shakers in the public and private sectors
• Building a network of female mentors from the across the public and private sectors
• The opportunity to build lifelong friendships with 20+ young female leaders from around the world

Who can apply:

• Must be 18 years old to apply, and must not be older than 23 years old in May 2019. Date of birth must be between May 30, 1995 – January 1, 2001.
• Holds or can obtain a valid passport
• Holds citizenship in any of the participating countries or regions

Applicant Countries

G20 Members: • Argentina • Australia • Brazil • Canada • China • France • Germany • India • Indonesia • Italy • Japan • Republic of Korea • Mexico • Russia • South Africa • Turkey • United Kingdom • United States • European Union

*Please note G(irls)20 will not accept applications for the Saudi Arabia position in 2019.

Participating Regions: • Pakistan • African Union • MENA (Includes: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen) • Indigenous*

For more information please check the Link