YAIA’s annual Young Women to Watch list celebrates and elevates the achievements of young women across the breadth of international affairs.
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.
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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.
Meet our 2026 Young Women to Watch in International Affairs!
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We are proud to announce our official Young Women to Watch list of 2026!
For eight years, YAIA's annual Young Women to Watch list has championed young Australian women driving innovative change across international affairs, from foreign policy and national security to defence and trade.
The 16 honourees include trailblazers in global health and human rights advocacy, women at
the forefront of national security policymaking, and thought leaders creating their own
programs to provide solutions to the most pressing global challenges in our world.
YAIA Young Women to Watch events will be held across Australia celebrating our 2026
recipients. Learn more and register here.
Read our official 2026 media release for more information.
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