Sponsor
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United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - Indigenous Project Team
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Title
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INDIGENOUS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FOR
2008
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Contact
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Indigenous
Peoples and Minorities Unit
Office
of the United Nations Higher Commissioner for Human Rights
UNOG-OHCHR
CH-1211
Geneva 10, Switzerland
phone: (+41 22) 928.90 66
e-mail: fellowship@ohchr.org
url: www.ohchr.org/english/issues/indigenous/fellowship.htm
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Availability
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Five
Fellowships Awarded May - September 2008.
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Eligibility
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To
be an indigenous representative; Ability, willingness to train other
indigenous persons after return to respective communities/organizations;
Support of their indigenous community/organization; basic understanding
of English. Not limited by formal education or age, although preference
given to those 25-35 years old.
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Information
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The
aim of the program is to give indigenous people the opportunity to gain
knowledge of the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights in
general and indigenous issues in particular so they can assist their
organizations and communities in protecting and promoting the rights of
their people. Application, selection process and criteria available on
web site - check for updated 2008 application.
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Benefits/Award
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Round
trip from country of residence to Geneva;
Modest accommodation, health insurance, and monthly grant for living
expenses.
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Deadline
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August
6, 2008
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application (part I and II) and official recommendation letter from
indigenous organization or community.
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