Global Perspectives is the major project of the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) during the 2025 - 2026 term. Under the direction of the Department of Research and Education (DRE) and the Global Ambassadors, Global Perspectives will foster global dialogue, empower local epistemologies, and establish IYCGE as a leading advocate for youth gender equality. Global Perspectives will resource National Teams to investigate the causes, manifestations, and implications of gender inequality.
Preliminary Stage, Global Perspectives
This report introduces Global Perspectives, the flagship initiative of the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) for the 2025–2026 term, and outlines the role of the Preliminary Reports as the first of four stages in the project. Led by Global Ambassadors from over 70 countries, Global Perspectives unites National Teams of Research, Government Relations, and Public Advocacy Fellows to advance youth-led gender equality efforts worldwide. The Preliminary Reports provide a strategic foundation for the 2026–2027 term, identifying key gender equality challenges and setting priorities for research, advocacy, and activism across national contexts.
The report also explains Global Perspectives’ commitment to challenging Western and Eurocentric dominance in gender equality discourse. By centering local epistemologies, flexible methodologies, and community-based research, the Preliminary Reports amplify underrepresented voices, especially from the Global South. Through stakeholder interviews and locally grounded approaches, Global Ambassadors develop innovative research frameworks that reflect diverse cultural and social realities.
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How do I view the Preliminary Reports?
Please note that not all ambassadors participated in the preliminary stage of the Global Perspectives Project. For those who did, their preliminary reports are available for viewing.
To access a report, hover over the Ambassadors tab and select the country you wish to explore.
Preliminary reports are being released on a rolling basis. If a report is not yet available, it may simply be pending its scheduled publication date.