OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme
- Organization: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: Global (Indigenous persons)
- Deadline: September 6, 2026
- Age: No restriction
- Funding: Fully Funded
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) runs this four week training in Geneva for Indigenous advocates. Fellows learn how the UN human rights system works and how to use its mechanisms to defend the rights of their communities. What you get: ➤ Four weeks of specialised training on the UN human rights system in Geneva ➤ Return international airfare covered ➤ Living expenses covered for the duration ➤ Basic health insurance included ➤ Direct exposure to UN mechanisms on Indigenous peoples' rights What you'll do: ➤ Attend the four week training programme in Geneva ➤ Learn to use UN human rights mechanisms for Indigenous advocacy ➤ Train other Indigenous persons in your community after returning home
