The ITU Gender Champions Programme for Young Women Leading Digital Transformation and Digital Inclusion

The ITU Gender Champions Programme for Young Women Leading Digital Transformation and Digital Inclusion;The ITU Gender Champions Programme recognizes and supports emerging women leaders advancing digital transformation, promoting digital inclusion, and shaping a more equitable digital future. Implemented by ITU with support from Australia and Women’s WorldWide Web (W4), the programme provides opportunities for young women changemakers to amplify their impact, strengthen leadership, and connect with a global network of experts, policymakers, and innovators.

Programme Overview

For its first cohort, the programme will support up to four outstanding young women leaders (18–25 years old) who are driving meaningful change through technology and digital innovation. Selected Gender Champions will participate in the AI for Good Global Summit 2027 in Geneva, Switzerland (21–25 June 2027). Subject to available funds, they may also receive support to implement or strengthen community‑level projects advancing women’s and girls’ digital inclusion, access, skills, or empowerment.

Eligibility / Target Participants