Call for Proposal (CFP) for Responsible Parties: Women in Leadership Academy

Reference number: 001-2026 

UN Women Lebanon invites eligible civil society organizations, academic institutions, women's organizations, and other qualified entities to submit proposals for the establishment and operationalization of Lebanon's first Women in Leadership Academy.

The Academy aims to serve as a sustainable national platform for leadership development, mentorship, networking, and professional advancement for women leaders across political, public, economic, civic, and peacebuilding sectors. Through this initiative, UN Women seeks to strengthen women's leadership and participation in decision-making processes and contribute to a more inclusive and representative public sphere in Lebanon.

Applications must be submitted by a consortium comprising at least two organizations, with demonstrated expertise in leadership development, gender equality, governance, executive education, mentoring, and institutional capacity-building.

Thematic area: Women's Leadership and Decision-Making

Budget range: USD 480,000 – 600,000

Duration: 24 months

Deadline for submission: 10 July 2026, 11:30 PM (Beirut Time)