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Published: 02 Aug 2019 1,675 views
Annually, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) opens applications for its Human Rights Training for Indigenous Peoples.
This year it is opening its doors once again to eligible individuals to undergo Human Rights Training at the United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship to take place in Switzerland, come year 2020.
About The Training:
The training combines theoretical sessions with briefings on the UN system, OHCHR mandate and activities, international Human Rights instruments (Treaties, Conventions, Declarations) and mechanisms (Human Rights Council, Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures) – including those more specifically dealing with indigenous issues (UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, ILO Convention 169, the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, EMRIP).
Practical assignments and exercises also help better integrate the theory. Fellows are also given the opportunity to actively participate in the annual meeting of EMRIP. Additionally, they get introduced to the work of other UN and specialized agencies (ILO, WIPO, UNESCO, UNICEF) and of Geneva based Human Rights NGOs, including DoCip.
Individuals who are descendants of the peoples who inhabited a land or territory post-colonization or the establishment of State borders; Distinct social, economic and political systems, languages, cultures and beliefs are welcome to be a part of the fellowship.
| Application Deadline | August 30, 2019 |
| Country to study | Switzerland |
| Type | Training |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | United Nations |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Participants of the Fellowship Programme are entitled to the following: a return ticket (economy class) from their country of residence to Geneva; a daily or monthly stipend to cover their basic needs in Geneva, including modest accommodation, food and transport; a basic health insurance for the duration of the Programme. OHCHR will not cover any additional expenses such as visa fees and travel insurance.
The candidate
Download and fill the application form? You are strongly advised to send the filled application form well before the deadline.
Fellowship applications will only be taken into consideration if they are fully completed.
Both parts I and II of the application form must be signed and sent by regular post at the following
Address:
Mr. Morse Caoagas Flores
Coordinator, Indigenous Fellowship Programme
Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Section
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
48, Avenue Giuseppe-Motta, Office 2-05
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
Scanned applications are also accepted, although we prefer receiving applications by post.
Your scanned application can be sent at the following email: [email protected] and copy:[email protected]
Application forms need to be accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating indigenous organization or community.
For more details, please visit the scholarship website