Feminist Futures Fellowship 2027: Fully Funded Opportunity to Attend UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 71) in New York

The Feminist Futures Fellowship 2027 is organized by the Heinrich Böll Foundation (Washington, DC Office) to support feminist leaders and experts from the Global Majority to participate in the 71st session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 71) in New York City from March 8–19, 2027. The fellowship provides international travel, accommodation, conference access, networking opportunities, and learning activities. Selected fellows will engage with international policymakers, feminist activists, and civil society representatives working to advance gender equality and women's rights. CSW 71 focuses on "Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development." What you get • International round-trip airfare • Up to seven nights accommodation in New York City • Local transportation to and from airports • Health and travel insurance coverage • Conference registration, accreditation, and access to CSW meetings • Networking events, bilateral and multilateral meetings, and informal exchanges • Introductory sessions and strategy workshops before the conference • Fellow profiles and advocacy messages promoted through Heinrich Böll Foundation channels • Opportunities to connect with feminist leaders and organizations globally How to apply 1. Prepare a maximum two-page US-format resume (indicating age, no photo or marital status) 2. Write a motivational statement of no more than 300 words about gender equality challenges, your response, concrete actions, and how CSW 71 attendance would help 3. Within the motivational statement, confirm whether you would write a post-fellowship article/commentary/blog post and suggest a possible topic (max 200 words if yes) 4. Submit your resume and motivational statement through the official Heinrich Böll Foundation Washington, DC recruitment portal at https://usboell.bamboohr.com/careers/97

• Be based in Latin America, Africa, Asia, or the Middle East • Have professional competency in English • Demonstrate experience, expertise, or active engagement in feminist movements, gender equality, women's rights, or related advocacy • Be available to travel to the United States for seven days during CSW 71 in March 2027 • Be willing to participate in discussions, workshops, meetings, and networking activities • Be prepared to share insights and engage with the Foundation through social media before, during, and after the conference • Submit a maximum two-page US-format resume (do not include photograph or marital/family status; indicate age) • Submit a motivational statement of no more than 300 words addressing gender equality/women's rights challenges, your proposed response, concrete actions already being taken, and how attending CSW 71 would help • Within the motivational statement, confirm willingness to write a short article, commentary, or blog post after the fellowship (with suggested topic/angle if yes, max 200 words) • Reserved places available for young feminists aged 21–35 who have never attended a CSW session; more experienced applicants also encouraged