UN OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program 2027

The Indigenous Fellowship Programme was launched in 1997 by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. The aim of the programme is to give indigenous persons the opportunity to gain knowledge about the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights issues in general and indigenous issues in particular.

Fellows from all 4 language components of the programme are trained together with simultaneous interpretation over 4 weeks in Geneva. The date of the training programme usually coincides with the annual session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (June/July each year), allowing the fellows to participate more actively in that Mechanism.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations
• UN OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of UN OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program
• Requirements for UN OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations

The English language component of the Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) was established in 1997. It takes place at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland and lasts for 4 weeks, usually coinciding with the annual meeting of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP). The objective of this training programme is to enhance the knowledge of indigenous peoples on existing international human rights instruments and mechanisms, so they can use them to more effectively advocate for the rights of their communities ...... continue reading

UN OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of UN OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program

The selected candidates are entitled to a return flight ticket, living expenses and basic health insurance for the duration of the training.

Requirements for UN OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program Qualification

1. The candidate must be indigenous (non-indigenous persons will not be taken into consideration, even if they have close links with indigenous communities and/or organizations).
2. Indigenous candidates, including women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. Age should not be a limitation to participation in the programme.
4. Formal education should not be a limitation to participation in the IFP given the socio-economic barriers confronted by many indigenous peoples that limit access to formal educational institutions.
5. Candidates should agree to train other indigenous persons after the return to their respective communities/organizations.
6. The candidate should be proposed, and his/her candidacy supported by his/her indigenous organization and/or community. It is desirable that the sponsoring organization has a firm constituency or membership and that it is representative.
7. The candidate should have a good working knowledge of the language in which the programme is imparted.

Check also:
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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Fellowship applications will only be taken into consideration if they are fully completed. Both parts I and II of the application form must be completed

Application forms must include an official recommendation letter from the nominating Indigenous organization or community. Applicants should upload their recommendation letters directly to the online application form.

The application form is available at: https://survey.ohchr.org/429282?lang=en

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