Deadline: 1 June 2018
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
19 November to 7 December 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Participant’s entitlement:
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.
Who can apply?
• 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.
Selection Process:
• The selection of the fellows will reflect gender and regional
balance. The human rights situation of People of African
Descent in the respective countries will also be taken into
consideration.
Please note, that because of the volume of messages,
applications will not be acknowledged. Only short-listed
candidates will be notified.
How to Apply?
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 from the nominating organization or
community certifying the status.
• A copy of the applicant’s passport.
Please note that submissions with more than five
attachments will not be accepted.
Important: Please mention in the subject header of your email: “ Application for the 2018 Fellowship Programme
for People of African Descent.”
Name the attached document as follows:
LAST NAME First name – Type of document
Example: SMITH Jacqueline – Application form.doc
SMITH Jacqueline – A Personal Statement.doc
SMITH Jacqueline – Letter certifying Status.pdf
SMITH Jacqueline – Passport.pdf
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