Applications for the United Nations Minorities Fellowship Programme are welcome from minority rights defenders focusing on the minority groups. The Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP) is OHCHR’s most comprehensive training programme for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. Applicants for the UN Minorities Fellowship Programme should be proposed and supported by their organization or community You can apply until November 22, 2024.

Fellowship Description

The United Nations Minorities Fellowship Programme is fully funded to Geneva, Switzerland. This UN Minorities Fellowship Programme provides the opportunity for human rights activists working towards the protection and promotion of minority rights to expand their partners’ base and build strategic dialogues with fellow activists from across the globe, the United Nations, and relevant Geneva-based NGOs, amongst other partners. The MFP fellows should also be capable of further training their communities/organizations.

Award Value | United Nations Minorities Fellowship

The programme is offered in three languages: English, Russian, and Arabic, and takes place in Geneva, Switzerland. Fellows are entitled to:

• A return economy class ticket from their country of residence to Geneva.
• Basic health insurance for the duration of the programme.
• A stipend to cover modest accommodation and living expenses.

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Level and Areas of Studies

Any areas related to human rights.

Place of Studies

United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligible requirements to apply to the United Nations Minorities Fellowship Programme:

• Applicants must belong to a national, ethnic, linguistic, or religious minority group.
• Formal education is not a prerequisite, provided relevant experience is demonstrated.
• Applicants must have the ability, willingness, and opportunity to train others in their community or organization upon returning.
• They must also have a good working knowledge of the language in which the programme is conducted.
• Candidates for the UN Minorities Fellowship should be proposed and supported by their organization or community. Ideally, the sponsoring organization should:

1. Have a firm constituency or membership within the minority group.
2. Represent minority issues.
3. Undertake work related to minority issues.
4. Be composed of persons belonging to minorities.

Programme Goal

The goal of the UN Minorities Fellowship is to equip minority individuals with knowledge and skills in international human rights to help their communities protect and promote human and minority rights. Candidates should return to their NGO or community to work in this field.

Application Procedure

How to apply: The access and apply for the United Nations Minorities Fellowship, note that the Application forms:

• Are available in English, Russian, and Arabic.
• Both parts I and II of the form must be completed and accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating organization or community. Only fully completed UN MFP applications will be considered.
• Are to be submitted well before the deadline.
• Your applications must include a recommendation letter, uploaded directly onto the online form.

Application Deadline: November 22, 2024.

Website and Application Link