Are you a female? this is for you. The Nobel Women’s Initiative (NWI) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Sister-to-Sister Young Feminist Leadership Program—a dynamic 6-week virtual experience designed to empower young women leaders advancing peace, gender equality, and climate justice.
Now in its second decade, this flagship initiative brings together 25 young feminist activists from around the world for an immersive program focused on feminist leadership, resilience, and transformative action.
2025 Focus: Climate Justice & Feminist Leadership
This year’s theme, “Rooted and Rising,” draws inspiration from Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai and centers on the powerful intersection of climate justice and gender equality. It uplifts women from Indigenous, frontline, and Global South communities, who are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation, yet often excluded from decision-making processes.
Selection Considerations:
- Global and regional representation
- Backgrounds in peacebuilding, demilitarization, feminist climate justice, or related advocacy
- Commitment to collective learning and network-building
- Aspirations for political leadership and long-term impact
What to Expect:
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Zoom group interviews
- Honorarium requires submission of valid bank details
- No feedback will be given on applications
Theme: Rooted and Rising
Program Dates: 1 September – 6 October 2025
Format: Fully Virtual | Honorarium Provided
Don’t miss out on the application deadline which is 18 July 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
Additional Information
Host Institution
Nobel Women’s Initiative (NWI)
Program Type
Fully Funded
Program Benefits
– A deeper understanding of feminist peacebuilding and environmental justice
– Skills in adaptive leadership, digital safety, and intersectional activism
– A space to develop creative, community-centered strategies for feminist action
– An honorarium to support internet access, care responsibilities, or workspaces
Eligibility Criteria
– Individuals aged 18–35 with a passion for feminist peace, climate justice, or women’s rights
– Activists, volunteers, or professionals with lived experience in social or environmental justice work
– Applicants who can communicate in English and commit to at least 80% of live sessions
– Trans and non-binary individuals are strongly encouraged to apply
– Priority consideration given to candidates from East Africa, and countries including DRC, Sudan, Liberia, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Colombia, Haiti, Ukraine, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico
Eligible Countries
ALL COUNTRIES