"Gender Equality in Aviation"

Short video contest and prize for Southeast Asian students and apprentices

Bridging the gap: Young Voices for Gender Equality in Aviation

Across Southeast Asia, as in many parts of the world, women and other gender identities remain underrepresented in numerous areas of aviation, from technical positions to leadership roles. 

Despite recent regional progress toward greater equality, barriers persist that limit women and other genders’ attraction to, participation in, and advancement within the sector. 

Aviation needs greater gender equality if it is to reach its full potential and reflect the diversity of the society it serves. 
And nobody understands this better than today’s youth. Their voices can help make it happen.

To bridge this gap, the EU-ASEAN SCOPE-APP Project funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in collaboration with the ICAO Asia and Pacific (APAC) Regional Office, is launching the Gender Equality in Aviation short video contest in Southeast Asian region.

 

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Are you interested in making a difference and participate in this video contest?

This initiative calls on students and apprentices from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries* to use their creativity, voices, and digital platforms to advocate for gender equality in aviation.

Youth advocacy for gender equality in aviation - bridging the gap

Through this video contest, young people in Southeast Asia are invited to highlight their ideas, experiences, and aspirations for a more inclusive industry. 

By doing so, you become advocates for change, reshaping perceptions and inspiring the next generation but also aviation professionals.

  • Aim of the contest and video objective

    The competition aims to:

    • Harness the power of social media to promote authentic and innovative perspectives on gender equality.
    • Create impactful messages addressing barriers faced by women in aviation across ASEAN.
    • Increase awareness and dialogue on equality, diversity, and inclusion.

    • Encourage student collaboration and engagement between academia and industry.

      Objective of the video

      The Gender Equality in Aviation short video contest invites ASEAN students and apprentices to produce a short, creative video that reflect one or more of the points below:

    • Advocate for gender equality in aviation;
    • Propose ideas for a more inclusive industry;
    • Reshape perceptions and inspire the next generation;
    • Raise awareness about the lack of gender equality in aviation;
    • Challenge stereotypes and propose solutions;

    • Highlight diverse career paths and opportunities for all genders.

       

  • Who can join?

    University students (final-year undergraduates or postgraduates) and professional school students or apprentices, in all cases aged 18 or above, ASEAN citizens, enrolled in a recognised university or training institution in the ASEAN region. 

    Students can be from any field of study, not limited to aviation. Participants of all genders are welcome.

     

  • What is the prize?

    The winner will receive an expense-covered two-week professional experience at either: the EASA Headquarters in Cologne, Germany, or the ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand, according to their preference

     

  • Video requirements and evaluation criteria

    The video should meet these requirements:

    • Original and respectful content aligned with gender equality and diversity principles.
    • Duration: max. 2 minutes.
    • In English

    • Full HD 1080p, MP4, Landscape 16:9 
      Most mobile phones are capable of this

       

      Evaluation criteria

      Your video will be reviewed by a diverse panel of aviation and academic experts. The criteria are based on:

    • Creativity
    • Originality
    • Relevance to the Proposed Theme on gender equality
    • Technical Quality
    • Clarity of Message
    • Impact

    • Outreach Potential

       

       

     

     

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Let the world watch your video!

The winning video will be featured on EASA and ICAO’s official websites, and possibly social media channels, reaching global audiences and inspiring real change.

Key dates to consider

  • Announcement of contest (Southeast Asia): 08 March 2026
  • Submission deadline for your video: 30 June 2026
  • Winner announcement: mid-August 2026

For further information and video submissions please contact:

  • Ms Thita Pongdara (EASA Southeast Asia) – thita.pongdara.ext [at] easa.europa.eu (thita[dot]pongdara[dot]ext[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu)
  • Mr Antonio Gonzalez-Gomez (EASA Headquarters) –  Antonio.Gonzalez-Gomez [at] easa.europa.eu (Antonio[dot]Gonzalez-Gomez[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu)
  • Dr Soniya Nibhani (ICAO APAC Office) – snibhani [at] icao.int (snibhani[at]icao[dot]int)
 

Funding for this contest

This contest is made possible thanks to the funding provided under the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package – Aviation Partnership Project (SCOPE APP). The contest closely supports this project’s goals by supporting Southeast Asian and European efforts to promote inclusive growth and gender parity in all aviation sectors.

*Regarding the participation of Myanmar, EASA is obliged to follow any applicable restrictive measures under the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).

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