United Nations Fellowships for African Descendants in Switzerland
United Nationals Fellowships for African Descendants – Call for Application: Fellowship in the field of Human rights for the applicants of Africa, Switzerland
The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent provides participants with anintensive 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 Programme will allow the participants to better contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of Afro-descendants in their respective countries.
The first Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent was launchedby the Anti-Discrimination Section of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2011 in the context of the International Year for People of African Descent.
This year the Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent will be held from 12 to 30 March 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. The programme will coincide with the 11th session of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent enabling the fellows to attend and observe the Working Group’s session and gain a better understanding of its mandate and work.
Who can apply?
*. The candidate must be an African descendant living in the Diaspora .
*. The candidate must have aminimum of 4 years of experience related to the human rights of People of African Descent.
*. The candidate must be fluent in the English language to be able to participate fully in the programme.
*. The candidate is nominatedby an organization workingon issues related to Peopleof African Descent or minority rights.
How to Apply?
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in a single e-mail to africandescent@ohchr.org or by fax to +41 22 928 90 50:
*. A Curriculum Vita .
*. A completed downloaded Application Form baring original signature of both the candidate and nomination organization .
*. A Personal Statement (maximum 500) in which the candidate will explain his/her motivation for applying, and how he/she will use what they learn to advocate for the protectionand promotion of the human rights of people of African descent.
*. An Official Letter of Support from the nominating organization or community
*. A copy of the applicant’s passport.
Entitlement:
Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residenceto Geneva, basic health insurance, and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of 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 due to the volume, applications will not be acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Any questions pertaining to the Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent canbe directed to: africandescent@ohchr.org
Or visit their website Here
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United Nationals Fellowships for African Descendants – Call for Application: Fellowship in the field of Human rights for the applicants of Africa, Switzerland
The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent provides participants with anintensive 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 Programme will allow the participants to better contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of Afro-descendants in their respective countries.
The first Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent was launchedby the Anti-Discrimination Section of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2011 in the context of the International Year for People of African Descent.
This year the Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent will be held from 12 to 30 March 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. The programme will coincide with the 11th session of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent enabling the fellows to attend and observe the Working Group’s session and gain a better understanding of its mandate and work.
Who can apply?
*. The candidate must be an African descendant living in the Diaspora .
*. The candidate must have aminimum of 4 years of experience related to the human rights of People of African Descent.
*. The candidate must be fluent in the English language to be able to participate fully in the programme.
*. The candidate is nominatedby an organization workingon issues related to Peopleof African Descent or minority rights.
How to Apply?
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in a single e-mail to africandescent@ohchr.org or by fax to +41 22 928 90 50:
*. A Curriculum Vita .
*. A completed downloaded Application Form baring original signature of both the candidate and nomination organization .
*. A Personal Statement (maximum 500) in which the candidate will explain his/her motivation for applying, and how he/she will use what they learn to advocate for the protectionand promotion of the human rights of people of African descent.
*. An Official Letter of Support from the nominating organization or community
*. A copy of the applicant’s passport.
Entitlement:
Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residenceto Geneva, basic health insurance, and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of 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 due to the volume, applications will not be acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Any questions pertaining to the Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent canbe directed to: africandescent@ohchr.org
Or visit their website Here
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