Indigenous Fellowship Programme for 2008

Sponsor

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - Indigenous Project Team

Title

INDIGENOUS FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAMME

Contact

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

Availability

The IFP is accessible in four different languages (English, French, Spanish and Russian).  The programme is held annually.  Each language version is developed slightly different and generally runs from 2-4 months. 

Eligibility

Candidate must be indigenous; preference is given to those 25-35 years old; candidates should agree to train other indigenous persons after the return to their respective communities/organizations; candidacy should be supported by his/her indigenous organization and/or community.

Information

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.

Benefits/Award

Round trip from country of residence to Geneva; Modest accommodation, health insurance, and monthly grant for living expenses.

Deadline

April 30, 2010

Required Documentation

Complete Application (part I and II) and official recommendation letter from indigenous organization or community.