Applications
are invited for United Nations Human
Rights Fellowship Programme available for the people of African Descent living
in the Diaspora. The Fellowship will be held from 13 November to 1 December
2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.
are invited for United Nations Human
Rights Fellowship Programme available for the people of African Descent living
in the Diaspora. The Fellowship will be held from 13 November to 1 December
2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The
programme will coincide with the first session of the UN Forum for People of
African Descent. Fellowship includes airfare, basic health insurance; and a
stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the
duration of the programme.
programme will coincide with the first session of the UN Forum for People of
African Descent. Fellowship includes airfare, basic health insurance; and a
stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the
duration of the programme.
The Office
of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the
world’s commitment to universal ideals of human dignity.
of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the
world’s commitment to universal ideals of human dignity.
Course
Level:
This fellowship is available for pursuing research.
Level:
This fellowship is available for pursuing research.
Study
Subject(s): Fellowship
provides opportunity to deepen applicant’s understanding of the United Nations
human rights system, instruments and mechanisms, with a focus on issues of
particular relevance to people of African descent.
Subject(s): Fellowship
provides opportunity to deepen applicant’s understanding of the United Nations
human rights system, instruments and mechanisms, with a focus on issues of
particular relevance to people of African descent.
Scholarship
Awards: Each
fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of
residence to Geneva; basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest
accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.
Awards: Each
fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of
residence to Geneva; basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest
accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.
Number
of Awards:
Not Known
of Awards:
Not Known
Scholarship
can be taken in
Switzerland (Geneva)
can be taken in
Switzerland (Geneva)
Eligibility:The following
criteria must be meet in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship
criteria must be meet in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship
- The
candidate must be an individual of African descent living in the Diaspora. - The
candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the
rights of People of African Descent. - The
candidate needs to have sufficient command of the English language to be
able to participate fully in the programme. - The
candidate has to submit a letter of support from an organization working
on issues related to People of African Descent or minority rights. - The
candidates must be available to attend the full duration of the programme.
The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different
activities and to strictly follow the programme.
Nationality: People of African
Descent living in the Diaspora are eligible for this fellowship.
Descent living in the Diaspora are eligible for this fellowship.
How
to Apply:
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in one
single e-mail to africandescentfellowship@ohchr.org
to Apply:
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in one
single e-mail to africandescentfellowship@ohchr.org
- A
Curriculum Vitae - A
completed, signed and scanned Application Form in one single document. - A
Personal Statement (maximum 500 words) in which the candidate will explain
his/her motivation for applying, and how he/she will use the knowledge
gained from the fellowship to promote the interests and rights of people
of African descent. - An
Official Letter of Support from the nominating organization or community - A
copy of the applicant’s passport.
Please note that submissions with more than five attachments will not be
accepted.
Important: Please mention in the subject header of your e-mail:
“Application for the 2017 Fellowship Programme for People of African
Descent.”
Application
Deadline:
The application deadline is May 31, 2017.
Deadline:
The application deadline is May 31, 2017.
