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The Global Voices Fellowship program goes beyond education, offering life-changing opportunities that shape the future of Australian leadership.
What is GV?
As a youth-led and run not-for-profit, Global Voices (GV) aims to upskill and develop the next generation of Australian leaders to contribute to domestic and global decision-making.
Global Voices is the only organisation in Australia to offer a Policy Fellowship Program that provides in-person and hands-on experience in public policy and international affairs.
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Since our founding in 2011, our Fellowship Program has become an integral part of student enrichment and outward mobility programs for dozens of universities and philanthropic groups across the country.
Our program takes Fellows to international conferences and Australia’s capital, providing an unparalleled development opportunity whilst writing a policy proposal that contributes a fresh perspective to domestic and global decision-making.
The Global Voices Fellowship program goes beyond education, offering life-changing opportunities that shape the future of Australian leadership.
What is included in a
Global Voices Fellowship?
GV is the only organisation in Australia to offer a Policy Fellowship Program that provides in-person and practical experience in policy-making and international relations.
All Global Voices Fellows must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or permanent humanitarian residents aged 18 - 30 years.
"Participating in the Y20 as a delegate is a truly unique and empowering experience - there is no better way to learn about diplomacy than to directly engage in it."
Kira Todd, 2025, Y20 Fellow
"The experience really shifted how I see myself and the spaces that I thought were completely out of reach.
One of the most valuable aspects was working through my imposter syndrome and learning to back myself. I’ve found a lot more confidence in my voice and my story. It has reminded me how powerful lived experience can be when you choose to use it with intention."
Isabelle Treasure, 2026, CSW70
"The mechanisms for the decisions that affect our lives usually seem elusive. The Global Voices Scholarship program provides a launchpad for young Australians to uncover these mechanisms."
Julian Garratt, 2023 IMF/WB
"No matter how much you read about it, witnessing negotiations first-hand provided me with incredible insight, context and understanding of how nations come together in practice. Shadowing an Australian negotiator and following the development of their work stream really highlighted the complexity of bringing together 190+ states based on consensus."
Clare Lagan, 2025 Climate COP30
"My Global Voices Policy Fellowship was a transformative experience that fostered both personal and professional growth. It strengthened my policy writing skills and gave me the confidence to advocate for change on issues I care deeply about."
Alex Wood, 2025, WFF Fellow
Our 2026 Fellowship Delegations
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Where: New York, USA
When: March 2026
Check out our experience at CSW on Instagram and LinkedIn. Sign up to our mailing list for upcoming opportunities.
The CSW plays a pivotal role in monitoring the implementation of international agreements on gender equality. Each year, the CSW holds sessions at the UN headquarters in New York, where member states, NGOs, and other stakeholders discuss progress, set new priorities, and address emerging issues related to women's rights.
International Monetary Fund / World Bank AM
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
When: October 2026
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings (IMF/WB AM) are gatherings of finance ministers, central bank governors, and other key stakeholders from member countries to discuss global economic issues, development priorities, and financial policies.
UN General Assembly 6th Committee
Where: New York, USA
When: October 2026
The UN General Assembly 6th Committee (Legal) is the primary forum for member states to discuss and develop international law. It covers issues such as international humanitarian law, counterterrorism, treaty law, and legal aspects of peacekeeping. The committee works closely with the International Law Commission and the International Court of Justice to shape global legal frameworks. It plays a crucial role in ensuring legal cooperation among nations and addressing emerging global challenges.
AI for Good
Where: Geneva, Switzerland
When: July 2026
Applications for AI For Good 2025 have closed. Sign up to our mailing list for upcoming opportunities.
The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities.
World Food Forum
Where: Rome, Italy
When: October 2026
As a youth-led initiative organised by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the WFF serves as the premier global forum that brings together the next generation of students, farmers, scientists and entrepreneurs to discuss and enact change – from the global to the local level. Participants attend workshops, events and roundtable discussions where they can foster connections, engage with industry leaders and gain the tools necessary to address today’s challenges on food insecurity and climate change.
Y20 Global Summit
Where: Washington DC, USA
When: August 2026
Applications for Y20 Global Summit 2025 have closed. Sign up to our mailing list for upcoming opportunities.
The Y20 Summit is an annual gathering that brings together youth delegates from G20 countries to discuss and develop policy recommendations on global issues. It provides a platform for young people to engage with policymakers and contribute their perspectives to the broader G20 agenda.
Climate COP31
Where: Antalya, Türkiye
When: November 2026
The Climate COP, or Conference of the Parties, is an annual gathering under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), where countries negotiate and make decisions on global climate policy. It serves as a platform for discussing and implementing measures to address climate change, including emissions reduction targets, adaptation strategies, and financial support for developing nations.