The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s (HBS) Feminist Futures Fellowship 2027 for young feminists (Fully Funded to CSW 71 in New York, USA)

The Heinrich Böll Foundation's Feminist Futures Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded program for young feminist leaders from the Global Majority to attend the 61st session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 71) in New York City from March 8–19, 2027. The fellowship supports emerging and experienced feminist experts to engage with international institutions, network with decision-makers, and advocate on gender equality issues aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The program covers all travel, accommodation, CSW registration, and provides access to preparatory workshops and networking events organized by the Heinrich Böll Foundation's Washington DC Office. What you get • International flight costs covered • Transportation to and from departing/arriving airport covered • Up to 7 nights accommodation in New York City covered • Health and travel insurance covered • CSW registration, accreditation, and conference access provided • Social media promotion and visible online platform before CSW • Access to global Heinrich Böll Foundation network • Introductory sessions and strategizing workshops before CSW • Networking events and bilateral/multilateral meetings • Informal exchange sessions during CSW How to apply 1. Prepare a resume in standard US format (maximum 2 pages) including your age 2. Write a motivational/challenge statement (maximum 300 words) reflecting on the biggest challenge for gender equality/women's rights, your proposed solutions, concrete steps you are taking, and how CSW attendance will help you navigate those challenges 3. In the motivational statement, answer whether you would be willing to write a post-fellowship article, commentary, or blog post, and if yes, outline ideas for topics or angles (maximum 200 words) 4. Submit your application (resume, motivational statement, and post-fellowship questions) by the deadline 5. Visit the official Heinrich Böll Foundation HBS Feminist Futures Fellowship webpage for submission instructions

• Age 21–35 preferred (with some seats reserved for this age group) • Young feminists with little or no prior CSW attendance preferred, though experienced candidates also encouraged to apply • Applicants must be based in Latin America, Africa, Asia, or the Middle East • Must be available to travel to the US during a 7-day period in March 2027 during CSW dates • Must provide a resume in standard US format (maximum 2 pages) • Must provide a motivational/challenge statement (maximum 300 words) addressing gender equality challenges and concrete steps being taken • Must indicate willingness to engage on social media during and after CSW • Must indicate willingness to potentially write a post-fellowship article, commentary, or blog post • HBS partner organizations encouraged to apply and indicate their HBS connection