Young Feminist AI School 2026 (Fully Funded): Apply for UN Women’s Free Online AI Programme for Young Leaders

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="119" data-end="517">Applications are now open for the <strong data-start="153" data-end="186">Young Feminist AI School 2026</strong>, a <strong data-start="190" data-end="230">free, fully online 12-week programme</strong> by <strong data-start="234" data-end="246">UN Women</strong> for <strong data-start="251" data-end="278">young people aged 18–30</strong> from all countries. The programme is designed to equip participants—particularly <strong data-start="360" data-end="385">young women and girls</strong>—with practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills for advocacy, policy influence, civic technology, elections, and responsible AI.</p> <p data-start="519" data-end="534"><strong data-start="519" data-end="534">Key Details</strong></p> <ul data-start="536" data-end="888"> <li data-section-id="1klvq9j" data-start="536" data-end="556"><strong data-start="538" data-end="547">Host:</strong> UN Women</li> <li data-section-id="mai1fd" data-start="557" data-end="603"><strong data-start="559" data-end="573">Programme:</strong> Young Feminist AI School 2026</li> <li data-section-id="1ccgz9m" data-start="604" data-end="632"><strong data-start="606" data-end="619">Location:</strong> Fully Online</li> <li data-section-id="1crxt1z" data-start="633" data-end="679"><strong data-start="635" data-end="648">Duration:</strong> 12 weeks (August–October 2026)</li> <li data-section-id="13j3vwt" data-start="680" data-end="696"><strong data-start="682" data-end="691">Cost:</strong> Free</li> <li data-section-id="jf70mu" data-start="697" data-end="789"><strong data-start="699" data-end="715">Eligibility:</strong> Young people aged 18–30 worldwide (strong focus on young women and girls)</li> <li data-section-id="rhiygt" data-start="790" data-end="843"><strong data-start="792" data-end="812">Time Commitment:</strong> Approximately 4 hours per week</li> <li data-section-id="1j0whwk" data-start="844" data-end="888"><strong data-start="846" data-end="871">Application Deadline:</strong> <strong data-start="872" data-end="888">28 July 2026</strong></li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="174oog0" data-start="890" data-end="927">About the Young Feminist AI School</h2> <p data-start="929" data-end="1286">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.</p> <p data-start="1288" data-end="1356">Throughout the programme, participants will learn how to use AI for:</p> <ul data-start="1358" data-end="1493"> <li data-section-id="1h3lz6p" data-start="1358" data-end="1378">Advocacy campaigns</li> <li data-section-id="1ueqfwd" data-start="1379" data-end="1397">Policy influence</li> <li data-section-id="1lq2kbs" data-start="1398" data-end="1435">Elections and information integrity</li> <li data-section-id="fdvi6w" data-start="1436" data-end="1454">Civic technology</li> <li data-section-id="1kvh9o9" data-start="1455" data-end="1493">Responsible and ethical AI practices</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="qxjlsq" data-start="1495" data-end="1527">Build a Real-World AI Project</h2> <p data-start="1529" data-end="1613">By graduation, every participant will complete one practical project, choosing from:</p> <ul data-start="1615" data-end="1735"> <li data-section-id="8nr07x" data-start="1615" data-end="1637">An advocacy campaign</li> <li data-section-id="xk4zic" data-start="1638" data-end="1663">A policy influence tool</li> <li data-section-id="1jrnzp3" data-start="1664" data-end="1694">A civic technology prototype</li> <li data-section-id="c5y20g" data-start="1695" data-end="1735">A democratic participation action plan</li> </ul> <p data-start="1737" data-end="1889">All projects undergo a <strong data-start="1760" data-end="1802">Responsible AI and Human Rights Review</strong> covering privacy, consent, bias, verification, and human oversight before publication.</p> <h2 data-section-id="13a30tu" data-start="1891" data-end="1908">Who Can Apply?</h2> <p data-start="1910" data-end="1980">Applications are open to <strong data-start="1935" data-end="1962">young people aged 18–30</strong> from any country.</p> <p data-start="1982" data-end="2023">The programme is particularly suited for:</p> <ul data-start="2025" data-end="2234"> <li data-section-id="1dlsemp" data-start="2025" data-end="2051">Young feminist activists</li> <li data-section-id="vp185b" data-start="2052" data-end="2067">Youth leaders</li> <li data-section-id="bsouo9" data-start="2068" data-end="2085">Student leaders</li> <li data-section-id="1h50qf1" data-start="2086" data-end="2112">Digital rights advocates</li> <li data-section-id="1e2huuq" data-start="2113" data-end="2126">Campaigners</li> <li data-section-id="175r48i" data-start="2127" data-end="2151">Emerging technologists</li> <li data-section-id="1aygkhr" data-start="2152" data-end="2234">Anyone working on gender equality, civic engagement, advocacy, or social justice</li> </ul> <p data-start="2236" data-end="2339"><strong data-start="2236" data-end="2285">No coding or technical background is required</strong>, as the programme uses no-code and low-code AI tools.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1f180kd" data-start="2341" data-end="2362">Programme Benefits</h2> <p data-start="2364" data-end="2399">Selected participants will receive:</p> <ul data-start="2401" data-end="2679"> <li data-section-id="1mvj5vp" data-start="2401" data-end="2421">Free participation</li> <li data-section-id="8q4l77" data-start="2422" data-end="2445">Practical AI training</li> <li data-section-id="1d2sl4b" data-start="2446" data-end="2481">Hands-on experience with AI tools</li> <li data-section-id="deeph1" data-start="2482" data-end="2519">Mentorship throughout the programme</li> <li data-section-id="27wu8f" data-start="2520" data-end="2565">Access to recordings and learning resources</li> <li data-section-id="18rvz9s" data-start="2566" data-end="2608">A completed AI-powered project portfolio</li> <li data-section-id="5czwaq" data-start="2609" data-end="2679">Opportunities to connect with a global network of young changemakers</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1i6icwn" data-start="2681" data-end="2703">Accessible Learning</h2> <p data-start="2705" data-end="2770">The programme is designed to be inclusive and accessible through:</p> <ul data-start="2772" data-end="2944"> <li data-section-id="h7n5jw" data-start="2772" data-end="2790">Recorded classes</li> <li data-section-id="1jhd6kn" data-start="2791" data-end="2808">Closed captions</li> <li data-section-id="dj5xc7" data-start="2809" data-end="2835">Plain-language summaries</li> <li data-section-id="y2xv8e" data-start="2836" data-end="2870">Screen-reader-friendly materials</li> <li data-section-id="1wzyjrb" data-start="2871" data-end="2896">Low-bandwidth resources</li> <li data-section-id="1rj4id" data-start="2897" data-end="2944">Individual accessibility support upon request</li> </ul> <p data-start="2946" data-end="3022">At least <strong data-start="2955" data-end="3021">70% of available places are reserved for young women and girls</strong>.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1mbapf" data-start="3024" data-end="3042">Time Commitment</h2> <p data-start="3044" data-end="3119">Participants should plan for approximately <strong data-start="3087" data-end="3107">4 hours per week</strong>, including:</p> <ul data-start="3121" data-end="3200"> <li data-section-id="qw14ic" data-start="3121" data-end="3153">One live 2-hour online session</li> <li data-section-id="18vl8uv" data-start="3154" data-end="3200">Around 2 hours of practical independent work</li> </ul> <p data-start="3202" data-end="3256">Live sessions are recorded for those unable to attend.</p> <p style="text-align: center;" data-start="3202" data-end="3256"><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6z3TL7To3M9HujLObCc1VUfMNVjGeLUeuSeAMpZ1_KR4G7g/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">APPLY NOW </a></strong></p> <h2 data-section-id="1ep4uhi" data-start="3258" data-end="3279">Selection Criteria</h2> <p data-start="3281" data-end="3321">Applications will be evaluated based on:</p> <ul data-start="3323" data-end="3551"> <li data-section-id="vpo0x3" data-start="3323" data-end="3354">Commitment to gender equality</li> <li data-section-id="j0gyuu" data-start="3355" data-end="3404">Interest in democratic participation and policy</li> <li data-section-id="17rxfyg" data-start="3405" data-end="3426">Learning motivation</li> <li data-section-id="1xdc1lo" data-start="3427" data-end="3446">Project relevance</li> <li data-section-id="123rz61" data-start="3447" data-end="3475">Potential community impact</li> <li data-section-id="1x3jzrd" data-start="3476" data-end="3507">Intersectional representation</li> <li data-section-id="rzv5g9" data-start="3508" data-end="3522">Availability</li> <li data-section-id="moa56s" data-start="3523" data-end="3551">Commitment to safeguarding</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="13dq7ve" data-start="3553" data-end="3568">How to Apply</h2> <p data-start="3570" data-end="3655">Interested applicants should submit the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6z3TL7To3M9HujLObCc1VUfMNVjGeLUeuSeAMpZ1_KR4G7g/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online registration form</a> before the deadline.</p> <p data-start="3657" data-end="3699"><strong data-start="3657" data-end="3682">Application Deadline:</strong> <strong data-start="3683" data-end="3699">28 July 2026</strong></p> <p data-start="3701" data-end="3960" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">If you&#8217;re passionate about using AI to drive social change, strengthen democracy, and advance gender equality, the <strong data-start="3816" data-end="3849">Young Feminist AI School 2026</strong> offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills while joining a global community of emerging leaders.</p> <p data-start="3701" data-end="3960" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> <p style="text-align: center;" data-start="3701" data-end="3960" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong><a 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