Independent DiplomatThe Diplomatic Advisory Group

Objet publié

This project aims to build the leadership capacities of Venezuelan women from the Venezuelan interim government and the opposition-led National Assembly to contribute more actively and effectively to high-level negotiations and advocacy. This project helps increase the capacity of the women of Venezuela to lead international diplomacy and shape the terms of transition. Also, the project aims to increase the public profile of female members of the Venezuelan interim government and the National Assembly; and increase gender-inclusive leadership within the Venezuelan interim government, with women developing and setting policy. Project activities include: (1) training and mentorship in diplomacy and negotiations for Venezuelan interim government and the National Assembly women; (2) facilitating high-level, diplomatic engagement activities; (3) developing and rolling out strategic communications that focus on the Venezuelan interim government women’s domestic and international public outreach; (4) creating policy-focused workshops led by the Venezuelan interim government and the National Assembly women and directed at Venezuelan interim government and the National Assembly women and men; and (5) supporting policy implementation by mixed-gender teams that also include Venezuelan civil society.