Applications Open for the 2026 Global Survivor Council in Manila, Philippines: Join Global Advocacy Efforts to End Violence Against Children

Brave Movement has officially opened applications for the 2026 Global Survivor Council (GSC) ahead of the highly anticipated 2nd Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, which will take place in Manila.

This important international opportunity seeks individuals from survivor-led networks and communities worldwide who are passionate about ending violence against children and ensuring survivor voices are represented in global policy discussions and advocacy initiatives.

The Global Survivor Council will play a central role in shaping the design and delivery of the conference while strengthening survivor-led advocacy and international collaboration around child protection and violence prevention.

Applications close on 10 June 2026.

About Brave Movement

Brave Movement is a global survivor-led advocacy movement dedicated to ending childhood sexual violence and protecting children from abuse, exploitation, and violence.

The movement works with survivors, advocates, policymakers, organizations, and communities around the world to:

• Raise awareness about violence against children
• Amplify survivor voices
• Advocate for prevention and protection policies
• Promote survivor-centered solutions
• Strengthen global accountability and action

Brave Movement has become an important international platform for survivor leadership and advocacy in the movement to end childhood violence.

About the Global Survivor Council (GSC)

The Global Survivor Council (GSC) is a global body bringing together individuals from survivor-led networks and organizations worldwide who can contribute lived experience, advocacy expertise, and insights on different forms of violence against children.

The Council is being coordinated by Brave Movement as part of preparations for the:

2nd Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children

The Council will help ensure that survivor perspectives remain central to global conversations, policies, and conference activities.

Purpose of the Global Survivor Council

The Global Survivor Council aims to:

• Ensure survivor voices shape global advocacy discussions
• Contribute to conference planning and implementation
• Promote survivor-centered approaches
• Strengthen global collaboration among survivor-led movements
• Advance action to end violence against children worldwide

The initiative recognizes that survivors play a critical role in shaping effective prevention, response, and protection strategies.

Conference Location

The 2nd Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children will take place in:

Manila

The conference will bring together:

• Governments
• International organizations
• Civil society groups
• Survivor advocates
• Researchers
• Youth leaders
• Child protection experts

The goal is to strengthen international cooperation and action to prevent violence against children globally.

Duration of the Global Survivor Council

The Global Survivor Council will be active from:

June 2026 – November 2026

Selected participants will engage in advocacy, consultations, planning discussions, and conference-related activities throughout this period.

What the Global Survivor Council Will Do

Council members will contribute to several important activities, including:

1. Survivor-Centered Advocacy

Members will help ensure survivor experiences and perspectives are reflected in conference discussions and outcomes.

2. Global Consultation and Collaboration

Participants will collaborate with survivor-led networks and international stakeholders from different regions of the world.

3. Conference Design and Delivery

Council members may contribute ideas, feedback, and guidance related to:

• Conference themes
• Programming
• Sessions and discussions
• Advocacy priorities
• Survivor participation strategies

4. Strengthening Global Action

The Council will help shape international conversations on:

• Child protection
• Violence prevention
• Survivor support
• Policy reform
• Advocacy initiatives

Benefits of Participating

Although membership on the Global Survivor Council is voluntary, selected members will receive important support and opportunities.

Key Benefits Include:

1. Global Advocacy Experience

Participants will contribute to a major international conference focused on ending violence against children.

2. International Networking Opportunities

Members will connect with:

• Survivor advocates
• International organizations
• Policymakers
• Child protection experts
• Civil society leaders
• Youth advocates

3. Stipend Support

Council members will receive:

A stipend acknowledging their participation

This support recognizes the time and contributions of selected members.

4. Travel Support

For participants invited to attend the conference in Manila:

• Travel expenses will be covered
• Per diem support will be provided

This helps ensure broader participation and accessibility for global members.

Who Should Apply?

The opportunity is open to individuals connected to survivor-led networks and advocacy communities worldwide.

Applicants should ideally:

• Have lived experience relevant to violence against children advocacy
• Be engaged in survivor-led initiatives or networks
• Be passionate about child protection and violence prevention
• Be interested in global advocacy and policy discussions
• Be committed to survivor-centered approaches

The Council seeks diverse global representation and perspectives.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Violence against children remains one of the world’s most urgent human rights and public health challenges.

The Global Survivor Council represents an important step toward:

• Centering survivor leadership
• Strengthening accountability
• Promoting prevention
• Building inclusive policy solutions
• Supporting global advocacy movements

By involving survivors directly in international dialogue and conference planning, the initiative aims to ensure more effective, informed, and compassionate responses to violence against children.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 10 June 2026

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the official closing date.

How to Apply

Interested individuals can learn more and apply through the official application link shared by Brave Movement:

Apply Here 

Applicants can also learn more about the organization through here 

Discover more about this fellowship opportunity on here