Nadia- first congratulations on getting your masters degree and wanting to work in the NGO field with a focus on gender studies and women's issues. People with your background are necessary in international work. I can't tell from your posting whether you have had any overseas work experience in international development . Are you looking for overseas work or policy work? I'd suggest a couple of things not knowing the answers to those quesitons. Through your university have you used your career office to identify alums who work in the field? If not, I recommend that as a starting point- reach out to them and hold a call/Zoom or whatever to find out how they got started. Ask them for two or three other people to whom they would introduce you for more 'coffee' chats. and build out your network by talking with those folks. Check the job board at InterAction, an association of international development organizations and consider joining the Society of International Development (SID) and work on the gender working group. Happy to 'talk' more if it is helpful as these are just initial thoughts not knowing much of what your experience is or your networking.

WorldPulse.org is an amazing, international platform for women’s voice and empowerment. Jensine, CEO, is an absolute goddess herself. I met her at a girls’ education conference at the UN in NYC. She is very approachable. I recommend joining to connect with likeminded people, who are there to raise each other up. You can find volunteer positions, connect to local and international women. Consider it a sister to this space. The more connections you make the closer you will get to a paid position.