Her Turn Harvest — Open Call for Students

• Deadline: May 6th
• Apply to: andrea@gwlvoices.org and paula@gwlvoices.org .

GWL Voices and the Geneva Graduate Institute invites undergraduate and graduate students to participate in the Her Turn Harvest — an intergenerational space where young people engage with the future of global governance and contribute to conversations surrounding the next United Nations Secretary-General.

As the UN approaches a new leadership selection process, Her Turn Harvest offers a unique opportunity for students to move beyond observation and take part as active contributors to global debates. Through a combination of preparatory sessions, collaborative workshops, and live engagement, participants will help generate youth-driven insights on leadership legitimacy and multilateral reform.

Her Turn Harvest is part of the broader Geneva Debate on the future of UN leadership organized by GWL Voices in collaboration with the United Nations Foundation. Selected students will both prepare for and attend the debate in Geneva, connecting their ideas directly to high-level discussions.

Who Can Apply

Students must:

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Be available to participate in all required online sessions and in-person activities in Geneva.

Application Requirements

Submit:

• Academic CV
• Proof of enrollment at an academic institution
• A short-written response to: “Why are you interested in participating in the Her Turn Harvest?”
• Send application materials to andrea@gwlvoices.org and paula@gwlvoices.org by May 6th.

Important Information:

• GWL Voices is an NGO and cannot cover travel or accommodation costs.
• Participation is limited and highly selective.
• All selected students will receive a certificate of participation, including documented hours.

What Students Will Experience

Pre-debate (Online) - Her Turn Harvest

• A series of 4 mandatory online sessions introducing key themes in global governance, including peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.
• Interactive discussions led by GWL Voices members and experts.
• Opportunity to shape perspectives and contribute ideas ahead of the debate.

In-Person (Geneva) - Her Turn Lab & Debate

• Participation in the Her Turn Lab (June 8, Geneva Graduate Institute ), a collaborative session where students co-create a “Decalogue for the Next UN Secretary-General.”
• Engagement in a participatory policy pitch gallery, where ideas are presented, reviewed, and refined.
• Attendance at the Geneva Debate, gaining direct exposure to candidates and high-level discussions.

During the Debate

• Selected students will act as rapporteurs, tracking how candidate proposals align with youth-generated recommendations.

Post-Debate Engagement

• Contribution to Her Turn Reflections, analyzing the debate and candidate positions.
• Opportunity to share a personal narrative through “My GWL Voices Story.”
• Continued engagement within the Her Turn community.