Applications are now open for the Young Feminist AI School 2026, a free, fully online 12-week programme by UN Women for young people aged 18–30 from all countries. The programme is designed to equip participants—particularly young women and girls—with practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills for advocacy, policy influence, civic technology, elections, and responsible AI.
Key Details
- Host: UN Women
- Programme: Young Feminist AI School 2026
- Location: Fully Online
- Duration: 12 weeks (August–October 2026)
- Cost: Free
- Eligibility: Young people aged 18–30 worldwide (strong focus on young women and girls)
- Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week
- Application Deadline: 28 July 2026
About the Young Feminist AI School
The Young Feminist AI School is a hands-on learning programme that helps young leaders use AI to advance gender equality, civic engagement, and democratic participation. Rather than focusing on lectures, participants spend most sessions testing AI tools, writing effective prompts, solving real-world challenges, and building projects with practical impact.
Throughout the programme, participants will learn how to use AI for:
- Advocacy campaigns
- Policy influence
- Elections and information integrity
- Civic technology
- Responsible and ethical AI practices
Build a Real-World AI Project
By graduation, every participant will complete one practical project, choosing from:
- An advocacy campaign
- A policy influence tool
- A civic technology prototype
- A democratic participation action plan
All projects undergo a Responsible AI and Human Rights Review covering privacy, consent, bias, verification, and human oversight before publication.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to young people aged 18–30 from any country.
The programme is particularly suited for:
- Young feminist activists
- Youth leaders
- Student leaders
- Digital rights advocates
- Campaigners
- Emerging technologists
- Anyone working on gender equality, civic engagement, advocacy, or social justice
No coding or technical background is required, as the programme uses no-code and low-code AI tools.
Programme Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- Free participation
- Practical AI training
- Hands-on experience with AI tools
- Mentorship throughout the programme
- Access to recordings and learning resources
- A completed AI-powered project portfolio
- Opportunities to connect with a global network of young changemakers
Accessible Learning
The programme is designed to be inclusive and accessible through:
- Recorded classes
- Closed captions
- Plain-language summaries
- Screen-reader-friendly materials
- Low-bandwidth resources
- Individual accessibility support upon request
At least 70% of available places are reserved for young women and girls.
Time Commitment
Participants should plan for approximately 4 hours per week, including:
- One live 2-hour online session
- Around 2 hours of practical independent work
Live sessions are recorded for those unable to attend.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Commitment to gender equality
- Interest in democratic participation and policy
- Learning motivation
- Project relevance
- Potential community impact
- Intersectional representation
- Availability
- Commitment to safeguarding
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the online registration form before the deadline.
Application Deadline: 28 July 2026
If you’re passionate about using AI to drive social change, strengthen democracy, and advance gender equality, the Young Feminist AI School 2026 offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills while joining a global community of emerging leaders.
