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.

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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.