The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent
provides the participants with an intensive learning opportunity to deepen
their understanding of the United Nations human rights system, instruments and
mechanisms, with a focus on issues of particular relevance to people of African
descent. The Fellowship Programme will allow the participants to better
contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic,
social and cultural rights of people of African descent in their respective
countries.
In the framework of the Programme of Activities for the Implementation
of the International Decade for People of African Descent, this year the
Fellowship will be held from 13 November to 1 December 2017 in Geneva,
Switzerland.
Location:
Switzerland
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.
Eligibilities
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 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.
Eligible Regions: Open for All
APPLICATION PROCESS
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.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2017 (7 Hours Remaining)
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