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Commission on the Status of Women
March 2026 | New York, USA
Meet the 2025 Commission on the Status of Women Fellows
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Jordyn Gray
Jordyn Gray is a veteran and survivor of sexual violence who served in the Royal Australian Air Force for 7 years. After her service, she founded The Athena Project, a charity dedicated to advocating for fellow survivors. Jordyn holds a Bachelor of Business and a Graduate Certificate in Gender, Peace, and Security. With the support of her partner, she calls Brisbane home and is committed to providing a voice for veterans, advancing survivor experiences, and fostering a community of empowerment and change.
Ayesha Ibrahim
Ayesha is a Curtin University student pursuing a Master of International Relations and National Security. She is currently completing her dissertation on the role of the internet in the rise of youth radicalisation in Australia, combining research expertise with a passion for fostering societal resilience. Ayesha is deeply committed to advocating for marginalised communities and raising awareness about religious and spiritual abuse, particularly its disproportionate and unique impacts on women. Her work reflects a dedication to creating inclusive, informed policies that address complex social issues with compassion and evidence-based solutions.
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Myra Ugle
Myra is an Aboriginal woman from a small country town in the south west of Western Australia. With a background in Criminology and Justice, she is currently studying a Bachelor of Law while working as the Manager of the Aboriginal Mediation Service. Myra is passionate about empowering Aboriginal communities and advocating for self-determination. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys playing netball and basketball, staying active at the gym, and is dedicated to ongoing personal growth and development. Myra is deeply committed to making a positive impact on her community.
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Margaret Khan
Currently Margaret is studying a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of International Studies at the University of Wollongong, with a major in International Relations. She is passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices in important conversations. She aims on utilising her lived experiences to better understand and collaborate with those around her in order to create meaningful change. It is through both her passion and history of advocacy, alongside her experience in the legal sector as a paralegal that she aims to create effective policy.
What is the Commission on the Status of Women?​
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The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a key global intergovernmental body under the United Nations, established in 1946 to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. As a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), its primary mandate is to advance women’s political, economic, social, and educational rights. The CSW plays a pivotal role in monitoring the implementation of international agreements on gender equality, such as the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995. Each year, the CSW holds sessions at the UN headquarters in New York, where member states, NGOs, and other stakeholders convene to discuss progress, set new priorities, and address emerging issues related to women's rights. With a specific theme each year, these sessions focus on challenges such as eliminating violence against women, enhancing women's participation in decision-making, and addressing unpaid care work. The CSW has been instrumental in shaping global gender policies and ensuring that women’s rights are prioritized in
international development.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
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Be aged 18 - 30 for the full duration of the program
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Be available for pre-departure training in Canberra
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Be available and able to travel for the full duration of the international delegation you are applying for
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Be able to travel to the country of the delegation you are applying for
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Have the ability to commit at least 5 hours per week to the fellowship program
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Currently hold or can obtain a passport which is valid for at least 6-months after the end of your delegation
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Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
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Have not taken part in the Global Voices Fellowship Program before.
​We are looking for delegates that have:
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Personal and/or professional interest in the delegation’s purpose and issues
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Potential to gain professionally and personally from the Fellowship Program
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Intention to use this unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their communities
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A desire to upskill in policy writing to create meaningful change.