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Apply to Join the Alliance 8.7 Global Coordinating Group

Alliance 8.7, a global partnership aimed at achieving Target 8.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, is actively searching for a CSO to fill a vacant seat in its Global Coordinating Group (GCG) specifically to represent human trafficking issues.

By Bryon Lippincott

September 11, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that are tirelessly working towards the eradication of human trafficking. Alliance 8.7, a global partnership aimed at achieving Target 8.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, is actively searching for a CSO to fill a vacant seat in its Global Coordinating Group (GCG) specifically to represent human trafficking issues. As a member of the GCG, you will be involved in strategic decision-making processes, providing a critical voice and advocacy on behalf of all CSOs involved in combating human trafficking.

Criteria and Application Process
The ideal organization should hail from the Global South, represent a network of NGOs working on human trafficking, and demonstrate a deep commitment to Alliance 8.7’s goals. Click the link below to download the full Terms of Reference.

https://links.freetheslaves.net/Alliance87_GCG_TOR

Interested organizations are invited to submit their application by October 7, 2023, consisting of:

  • a statement of interest
  • a description of the organization
  • and two references

Please send your application to info@freetheslaves.net and info@globalmarch.org with the subject line Alliance8.7_candidateGCG. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

For any queries, feel free to reach out to Marie Helene Bouchard at Marie.Bouchard@freetheslaves.net or Deepika Mittal at deepika@globalmarch.org. Don’t miss this chance to make a significant impact on a global scale. Apply now!

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