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Fellowship programme at UN Human Rights Commission, Africa

UN Human Rights Commission

Fellowship programme at UN Human Rights Commission, Africa

UN Human Rights Commission

Full time Job

Date Posted: May 3, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: May 31, 2024 12:00am

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Job description

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.

It takes place once a year at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.

The Fellowship programme provides the participants with the opportunity to:

  • Learn about and deepen their understanding of the international human rights law and the UN human rights system, the international framework to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and intersecting issues with a focus on people of African descent;
  • Strengthen skills in developing project proposals, delivering presentations and submitting information to human rights mechanisms;
  • Gain first-hand exposure to human rights mechanisms;
  • Meet with a wide-range of actors.

    Purpose of the UN Human Rights Commission Fellowship Programme

    The aim is to strengthen participants’ skills to contribute to the promotion and protection of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of people of African descent in their respective countries. The participants are equipped with the tools necessary to enhance the development of legislation, policies and programmes; to strengthen collaboration of civil society with governments; and to undertake local awareness-raising activities.

    Requirements

    The candidate must be an individual of African descent living in the Diaspora.

  • The candidateĀ must have a minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the rights of People of African Descent.
  • The candidate has to submit a letter from an organization working on issues related to people of African Descent or minority rights certifying their status.
  • 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.

    Fellowship Date:

    The Fellowship will be held from 11 November to 29 November 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
    In addition, fellows are expected to dedicate a few hours to pre-online courses and preparatory assignments in the preceding two weeks.

    Benefits

    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

Application deadline:

Expired on: May 31, 2024

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