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DEVELOPING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW, TODAY.
Celebrating Ten Years
of YAIA
Since 2014, Young Australians in International Affairs has empowered a new generation to engage with the global issues shaping our future. Over the past decade, we’ve grown into Australia’s leading platform for young professionals in international affairs, fostering dialogue, leadership, and opportunities that drive real impact. Here’s to a decade of growth, change, and the exciting journey ahead!
WHO WE ARE
Young Australians in International Affairs (YAIA) is a not-for-profit organisation of Australian leaders in international affairs.
Since our launch in March 2014, we have connected with around 40,000 people monthly through our online channels, providing a platform for young Australians to share fresh perscpectives on international events and policy.
Our programs foster innovative ideas and policy responses to 21st-century challenges affecting Australia and the Indo-Pacifc.
YOUNG WOMEN TO WATCH IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 2025
To celebrate International Women's Day, YAIA is delighted to announce our list of 'Young Women to Watch in International Affairs' for 2025.
In its seventh year running, the list aims to shine the spotlight on young Australian women making a positive impact in government, academia, think-tanks, the private sector and civil society across the breadth of international affairs. Whether it be in foreign policy, national security and strategic issues, defence, international aid and development, bilateral relationships, cyber or international trade, young women are making a difference in international affairs - a field historically dominated by men.
Now accepting nominations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
STAY UPDATED WITH YAIA NEWS AND EVENTS
Isha, 2024 Indo-Pacific Fellow
Dorothee, former Director of Careers
Tash, Future23 Attendee
"The Fellowship program has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I loved having the opportunity to meet writers from all over the world who are passionate about international affairs."
"I am very grateful for the professionals I've met, the friends I've made, and the wide range of experiences and opportunities YAIA provided."
"To be able to get to know like-minded individuals who have a passion for international affairs is such a privilege and I'm so grateful to YAIA for providing the platorm, through Future23 to do that."
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