Sister-to-Sister Young Feminist Leadership Program 2026
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Publish Date 6/21/2026 Application Deadline 6/26/2026 Opportunity Type Fellowships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Sister-to-Sister Young Feminist Leadership Program 2026 is a virtual fellowship organized by the Nobel Women’s Initiative to support young feminist leaders, activists, and advocates working in areas related to feminist peacebuilding, women’s rights, digital rights, and social justice.

The 2026 program focuses on the theme “Peace in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Building a Feminist Future.” It explores how artificial intelligence affects power structures, conflicts, digital information, and social movements, while examining how feminist leaders can use technology to advance peace, justice, and equality.

A cohort of 25 young feminist leaders will participate in a six-week program designed to strengthen leadership skills, build solidarity networks, and enhance participants’ ability to address social and digital challenges through a feminist lens.

Details
  • Duration: 6 weeks, from August 24 to September 28, 2026.
  • Location: Fully virtual/online program.
  • Organizer: Nobel Women’s Initiative.
  • Program Theme: “Peace in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Building a Feminist Future.”
  • Participants: 25 young feminist leaders will be selected.
  • Funding: Selected participants will receive an honorarium at the end of the program to help cover participation-related costs such as internet access, workspace, transportation, or caregiving responsibilities.
  • Fees: Free participation; no application or participation fees are required.
  • Language Requirements: The program is conducted in English. Applicants must be able to actively participate and communicate in English.

Application Process:

  • Submit a personal statement or a short video (maximum 2 minutes or one page) explaining:
  • The applicant’s contributions to feminist peacebuilding, digital rights, or social/environmental justice.
  • Challenges they face in their work.
  • How the program would support their leadership journey.
  • Submit an updated CV/resume.
  • Provide a recommendation letter from an activist, organization, or professional working in feminist peacebuilding, social justice, or digital rights.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a group interview via Zoom.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Applicants must be activists, volunteers, or professionals with interest and experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Feminist peacebuilding.
  • Women’s rights.
  • Digital rights.
  • Feminist social justice.
  • Applicants should demonstrate motivation and potential to become influential feminist leaders in their communities.
  • Ability to communicate and actively participate in English.
  • Commitment to attending at least 80% of live program sessions.
  • Applications are encouraged from transgender and non-binary activists.
  • Preference may be given to applicants with experience in:
  • Peace processes.
  • Digital rights advocacy.
  • Journalism.
  • Technology and AI governance.
  • Women, peace, and security issues.
  • Experience related to artificial intelligence, misinformation, digital security, autonomous weapons, or the relationship between technology and media is considered an advantage.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Intensive training in feminist leadership and peacebuilding.
  • Development of skills to address digital challenges and artificial intelligence from a feminist perspective.
  • Financial honorarium to support participation.
  • Opportunity to join a global network of feminist leaders and activists.
  • Strengthening knowledge of digital security and combating misinformation.
  • Learning from global feminist leaders and joining an alumni community.
  • Developing skills to use technology and AI to support peace and justice movements.
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities with activists from diverse countries and backgrounds.