AI for Gender Equality: UN Women AI School Opens for Changemakers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace, and UN Women is ensuring that young leaders are at the forefront of this digital revolution. The UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific is proud to launch the UN Women AI School, an innovative learning program designed to equip gender equality advocates with the knowledge and skills to harness AI for social change, advocacy, and organizational transformation.

Why AI for Gender Equality?

AI has the power to accelerate progress toward gender equality—but only if women and feminist leaders actively shape its development and use. From tackling online gender-based violence to ensuring that AI-powered tools are free from bias, feminist voices must be central in AI innovation. The UN Women AI School is designed to bridge the AI knowledge gap and empower participants to use AI for advocacy, campaign strategy, and decision-making.

What to Expect from the UN Women AI School

The AI School is a comprehensive online program covering:
 ✅ AI and Machine Learning Fundamentals – Understand AI’s impact and potential in the development sector.
 ✅ Ethical and Responsible AI – Learn how to mitigate bias and promote fairness in AI technologies.
 ✅ AI for Advocacy & Campaigns – Use AI to enhance campaigns, storytelling, and digital mobilization.
 ✅ AI-Powered Productivity – Explore AI tools that streamline workflows and improve work efficiency.
 ✅ Custom GPT Design – Create AI solutions tailored for gender equality initiatives.

Participants will engage in pre-readings, post-class assignments, and a final project, ensuring they gain practical experience applying AI tools in their work. Through interactive sessions, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications, they will develop the skills to implement AI solutions in their respective fields, whether in civil society organizations, youth movements, academia, government, or media.

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to young professionals aged 18-35 with a proven track record in gender equality activism, innovation, or advocacy. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, individuals from rural areas, and those from underrepresented backgrounds.  Eligible applicants include:
 🌍 Feminist leaders and human rights defenders
 🌿 Climate justice activists
 💡 Award-winning inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs
 👩🏽‍🎓 Academics and media professionals driving gender-inclusive AI discussions
 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Ai and tech professionals
 🏛️ Gender equality specialists in government bodies, international development organizations, or UN agencies.

Applicants must be nationals of countries within the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, including nationals of a Member State within the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific area of responsibility (Afghanistan, Australia, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Maldives, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Viet Nam).

Program Availability & Commitment

 📅 Duration: June – August 2025
 ⏳ Time Commitment: At least 2 hours per week, plus time for pre-readings, assignments, and final project work.
 🗣️ Language: The program will be delivered in English.

How to Apply

 📌 Deadline:  10 April 2025
 💻 Apply now by filling out the Candidate Application Form: https://forms.gle/SMWEkgTCR41ku3PF8

⚠️ Note: Nomination does not guarantee selection. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.

A Call to Action for the Future of AI & Gender Equality

In the digital era, feminist leadership in AI is non-negotiable. The UN Women AI School is not just a learning program—it’s a movement and a community to ensure that AI serves everyone, leaving no one behind. If you are a changemaker eager to shape the future of AI for gender equality, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and inspire.