UN Fellowship Empowers African Descendants (Geneva, Switzerland)
Application Deadline: 31 May 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UN Human Rights Commission Fellowship Programme. The Fellowship programme for people of African descent is an intensive human rights training for people of African descent, from the diaspora, who are engaged in promoting the rights of people of African descent.
The UN Human Rights Commission offers a fellowship program specifically for people of African descent. This fully-funded opportunity strengthens participants’ skills to advocate for the rights of their communities.
Here’s a quick overview:
- Who can apply? Open to people of African descent from the diaspora who are actively working on human rights issues.
- Benefits:
- Covers travel and accommodation in Geneva, Switzerland
- Provides intensive human rights training
- Connects fellows with a global network of human rights advocates
- Where and When? Held annually in Geneva, Switzerland (typically in November)
Ready to Apply?
- Check the official UN Human Rights website (https://www.ohchr.org/en/about-us/fellowship-programmes/fellowship-programme-people-african-descent) for application details and deadlines. These can vary by year.
