Fully Funded Heinrich Boll Foundation Feminist Futures Fellowships for Young Feminists
About the Fellowship
The Heinrich Böll Foundation's CSW Fellowship supports feminist experts from the Global Majority to participate in the 71st session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
The 2027 CSW priority theme is: "Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."
The fellowship covers travel and accommodation costs, provides access to CSW meetings, and offers networking, learning, advocacy, and policy engagement opportunities.
Key Objectives
Provide access to international institutions and connect underrepresented voices with decision-makers.
Create learning and networking opportunities for emerging and experienced feminist leaders.
Encourage intergenerational and cross-regional dialogue on feminist issues.
Support emerging feminist leaders in identifying issues requiring further advocacy and policy engagement.
What Fellows Are Expected to Do
Travel to the United States and attend CSW 71 during a seven-day period in March 2027.
Participate in Heinrich Böll Foundation-organized meetings, workshops, and exchanges.
Submit a short strategy statement outlining goals and objectives for participation at CSW.
Share expertise, experiences, and thematic insights during fellowship activities and public events.
Actively engage through social media before, during, and after the fellowship.
Provide brief updates, reflections, and key messages from events attended.
Join and contribute to the growing global network of CSW Fellows.
What the Fellowship Offers
International airfare coverage.
Transportation to and from departure and arrival airports.
Up to seven nights of accommodation in New York City.
Health and travel insurance coverage.
CSW conference registration, accreditation, and access.
Visibility through Heinrich Böll Foundation communication and social media channels.
Access to the HBS global network.
Participation in preparatory workshops, networking events, strategic meetings, and mentoring opportunities.
Eligibility and Applicant Profile
Professional competency in English is required.
Applicants should be feminist leaders, advocates, researchers,
activists, practitioners, or experts.
Priority consideration will be given to young feminists aged 21–35 who have not previously attended a CSW session.
More experienced feminist leaders are also encouraged to apply to promote intergenerational exchange and learning.
Applicants affiliated with Heinrich Böll Foundation partner organizations should indicate their connection in the application.
Candidates must be based in Latin America, Africa, Asia, or the Middle East.
Benefits of Participation
Direct exposure to global gender equality policymaking processes.
Networking with feminist leaders, advocates, policymakers, researchers, and civil society actors from around the world.
Increased visibility for personal and organizational advocacy work.
Opportunities to strengthen international advocacy, policy engagement, and coalition-building efforts.
How to Apply
For More Information and Application Details, See; Fully Funded Heinrich Boll Foundation Feminist Futures Fellowships for Young Feminists
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