Opportunity Details
Host / University | UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |
Country | Switzerland |
Opportunity Type | Internship |
Deadline | 30/06/2025 |
Apply Now | Apply Now |
Official Website | Official Website |
✊ UN OHCHR Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland | Fully Funded
Are you passionate about human rights and eager to make a real impact? Dream of working with the United Nations and advocating for racial justice and equality? The UN OHCHR Fellowship 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland offers a fully funded opportunity to turn your vision into reality.
This prestigious UN Fellowship is specifically for individuals of African descent living outside Africa, offering a chance to engage deeply with the UN human rights system and build skills in advocacy, project development, and global engagement.
🌍 Program Overview
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Host City: Geneva
- Organizer: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Fellowship Dates: November 10 – November 28, 2025
- Focus Areas: Anti-racism, civil rights, policy advocacy, human rights law
💼 Benefits of the UN OHCHR Fellowship 2025
- ✈️ Economy-class airfare to and from Geneva
- 🏨 Accommodation & living stipend
- 🩺 Basic health insurance
- 📚 Training in:
- Human rights mechanisms (UPR, Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures)
- Public speaking and presentations
- Project proposal development
- International advocacy
- 🌐 Networking with global human rights leaders and institutions
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be of African descent and currently living outside Africa
- Have at least 4 years of work experience related to the rights of people of African descent
- Be fluent in English
- Be committed to attending the full program
- Be able to obtain a visa for Switzerland
- Be actively engaged in human rights promotion and protection
📝 Required Documents
- Completed application form (in English, French, or Spanish)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement (max. 500 words: motivation & future use of fellowship knowledge)
- Copy of passport
- Official nomination letter from your organization
📌 Important: Name your files using the format:LAST NAME First name – Type of document
📧 Send all documents via email to:
[email protected]
Email subject line:
Application for the 2025 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent
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