UN Women SheLeads Uttar Pradesh 2026 for Women Leaders Aged 25–55 [Travel & Stay Provided]: Apply by Sep 9

UN Women India is inviting applications for the second Uttar Pradesh edition of SheLeads, a nonpartisan leadership workshop for women engaged in politics, governance, policy advocacy or community development.

The two-day residential workshop will take place in Lucknow. Travel and accommodation will be provided by the organising team.

Deadline: September 9, 2026, at midnight

Click here to apply for SheLeads Uttar Pradesh 2026.

UN Women SheLeads Uttar Pradesh 2026: Highlights

Organiser: UN Women India
Programme: SheLeads Uttar Pradesh—Second State Edition
Target group: Women leaders in Uttar Pradesh
Age limit: 25–55 years
Minimum qualification: Class 12
Languages required: Hindi and English
Workshop dates: September 24–25, 2026 (Tentative)
Location: Lucknow
Format: Residential workshop
Travel: Provided by the organising team
Accommodation: Provided
Selection: Application screening followed by interviews
Interview period: From September 11, 2026
Deadline: September 9, 2026, midnight
Application mode: Online

About SheLeads Uttar Pradesh

SheLeads is a leadership-development programme for women working in public life. Previous editions have included sessions with Members of Parliament and experts on subjects such as leadership, communication and strategic planning.

UN Women has previously conducted three national editions in New Delhi and state workshops in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand.

The programme is nonpartisan. Applicants are not required to belong to any particular political party or ideology.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all the following conditions:

Be a citizen of India.
Identify as a woman.
Be between 25 and 55 years old.
Have completed at least Class 12.
Be proficient in Hindi and English.
Be a woman leader associated with Uttar Pradesh.
Be available to attend the residential workshop in Lucknow.

Applicants must also meet at least one of these three experience conditions:

Have previously contested an election at the state, municipal corporation, municipality, town panchayat or panchayat level; or
Have held a leadership position as an office-bearer or functionary in a political party; or
Have at least five years of active engagement in public life through governance, policy advocacy or community development.

Applicants do not need to satisfy all three experience conditions. Meeting any one is sufficient, along with the general eligibility requirements.

Can I Apply?

You may apply if you are an Indian woman aged 25–55, have passed Class 12, can work in both Hindi and English, and meet at least one of the political or public-leadership experience conditions.

Women with community-development or policy-advocacy experience may apply even if they have never contested an election or held a political-party position, provided they have at least five years of relevant public engagement.

What Will Selected Participants Receive?

Selected participants will receive:

Participation in a two-day leadership workshop
Sessions connected with leadership and public life
Opportunities to strengthen communication and strategic-planning skills
Interaction with other women leaders
Travel arrangements for the workshop
Accommodation during the residential programme

The available announcement does not specify a participation fee, certificate, stipend, meals or the exact travel-reimbursement arrangements.

Selection Process

Eligible women complete the online application.
UN Women reviews the submitted applications.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview.
Interviews begin from September 11, 2026.
Final participants are selected for the residential workshop.

Submitting the application does not guarantee an interview or selection.

How to Apply?

Open the SheLeads Uttar Pradesh application form.
Read the eligibility requirements carefully.
Provide accurate personal, educational and professional information.
Explain your political, governance, advocacy or community-leadership experience.
Review all responses before submission.
Submit the form by midnight on September 9.

Applicants should remain available for a possible interview beginning September 11.

Important Conditions

This is a nonpartisan programme.
The workshop is residential and will be held in Lucknow.
Participants must be proficient in Hindi and English.
Applicants must meet at least one of the three specified leadership-experience conditions.
Travel and accommodation will be provided.
The dates shown on the official poster are tentative and any change will be communicated to selected participants.
Only shortlisted applicants should expect an interview invitation.