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YAIA’s annual Young Women to Watch list celebrates and elevates the achievements of young women across the breadth of international affairs.

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Despite great strides, international affairs remains a male-dominated space. Through our annual list, published on International Women's Day each year, YAIA aims to recognise and elevate the next generation of women leaders achieving success and making an impact in these areas. 
 

Any questions can be directed to careers@youngausint.org.au​

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YOUNG WOMEN TO WATCH

YAIA’s annual Young Women to Watch list celebrates and elevates the achievements of young women across the breadth of international affairs.

To celebrate International Women's Day, YAIA is delighted to announce our list of 'Young Women to Watch in International Affairs' for 2025.

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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.

 

While gender imbalances persist, progress has been made since the inception of YAIA's Young Women to Watch list in 2019, as we've seen more women step into leadership roles and shape the future of this space.

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This year's International Women's Day theme, 'March Forward', reminds us that progress requires bold, decisive action. As women continue to break barriers and ignite movements globally, YAIA wants to recognise, amplify and celebrate the women leaders achieving success and making an impact in international affairs.

Now accepting nominations for our 2025 Young Women to Watch list

Eligibility

 

To be eligible you should:

 

  • Identify as female or non-binary;

  • Be aged 35 or under as at 4 March 2025;

  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident;

  • Be able to demonstrate achievement in the field of international affairs;

  • and Not be a current volunteer or fellow at Young Australians in International Affairs.

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