United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) 2021 Human Rights Council Training Program

Published: 01 Jun 2021

This course will run in parallel to the real UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and aims at providing participants with in-depth knowledge on human rights and the functioning of the UN’s key body to promote them.

In line with UNITAR’s?mandate, this program aspires to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills in the areas of human rights and international affairs. This will empower them to take on leadership roles in their respective environments and thereby continue to promote the respect for human rights in the world.

UNITAR further intends to strengthen the participants’ conviction of the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, especially human rights. It lastly aspires to give its participants the opportunity to gain valuable insights into possible employment opportunities in the United Nations system.

UNITAR Human Rights Council Training Program

Application Deadline	June 10, 2021
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	Training
Sponsor	United Nations

UNITAR Human Rights Council Training Program Benefits

At the end of the program, all participants will receive an official UNITAR certificate.

Requirements for UNITAR Human Rights Council Training Program

• UNITAR welcomes a variety of professional backgrounds as well as different degrees of experience among its participants. The Human Rights Council Training Program?is therefore open to all actors related to international affairs who have a genuine passion for human rights.
• Participants can include public sector officials, private sector professionals and representatives from NGOs, think tanks or academia. University students and high school students are equally welcome to apply. 

In order to ensure the highest quality standards, the registration will be closed after 50 participants. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end of the program, all participants will receive an official UNITAR certificate.

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Application Deadline

June 10, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations on www.unitar.org to apply

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