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Funded Travel to UN Indigenous Peoples Sessions

  • Organization: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples
  • Type: Conference
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: November 8, 2026
  • Funding: Fully Funded

The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples, run by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), pays for Indigenous representatives to travel to UN meetings so they can speak for their own communities. This call covers the 26th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York and the 20th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Geneva, both in 2027. **What you get:** - A travel arrangement made by the Fund under UN rules - A stipend to cover travel, accommodation and related expenses while you attend **What you'll do:** - Represent your Indigenous community or organisation at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (10 to 21 May 2027, New York) or the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (12 to 16 July 2027, Geneva) - Use the session to advocate for your community's rights with UN mechanisms **Key dates:** - Applications close 8 November 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time - UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: 10 to 21 May 2027, New York - Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: 12 to 16 July 2027, Geneva **More information:** - Apply through the online form in English, Spanish or French linked from the call page; applications sent by email are not accepted

Apply for Funded Travel to UN Indigenous Peoples Sessions

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous PeoplesConference

Funded Travel to UN Indigenous Peoples Sessions

Nov 08, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Zurich
Opportunity type
Conference
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Nov 08, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Zurich

About this opportunity

The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples, run by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), pays for Indigenous representatives to travel to UN meetings so they can speak for their own communities. This call covers the 26th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York and the 20th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Geneva, both in 2027.

What you get:

  • A travel arrangement made by the Fund under UN rules
  • A stipend to cover travel, accommodation and related expenses while you attend

What you'll do:

  • Represent your Indigenous community or organisation at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (10 to 21 May 2027, New York) or the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (12 to 16 July 2027, Geneva)
  • Use the session to advocate for your community's rights with UN mechanisms

Key dates:

  • Applications close 8 November 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time
  • UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: 10 to 21 May 2027, New York
  • Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: 12 to 16 July 2027, Geneva

More information:

  • Apply through the online form in English, Spanish or French linked from the call page; applications sent by email are not accepted

Who can apply

  • Indigenous individuals and representatives of Indigenous Peoples' organisations
  • Actively engaged in promoting and protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples
  • Able to show how your participation will help advocacy for your community or organisation
  • Need financial support to cover travel, accommodation and related expenses
  • Upload a recent CV, a copy of your passport, and a letter of recommendation from the Indigenous organisation, community or non-profit you represent (any format)
  • Indigenous persons with disabilities and Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ persons are particularly encouraged to apply

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Good to know

  • +Run by the UN Human Rights Office through the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples
  • +Covers your travel plus a stipend for accommodation and related expenses
  • +Free to apply, in English, Spanish or French
  • +Indigenous persons with disabilities and Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ persons are particularly encouraged

Worth checking yourself

  • !You need a letter of recommendation from the Indigenous organisation, community or non-profit you represent
  • !Priority goes to people with a clear mandate from their community and a record of advocacy
  • !Closes 8 November at 23:59 Geneva time, and emailed applications are not accepted
  • !The Fund will not reply to individual questions about outcomes; only selected people are contacted

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Funded Travel to UN Indigenous Peoples Sessions
Nov 08, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Zurich