Established in 1997, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights introduced the OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship. Applications for the 2025 OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship are now being accepted. During the four weeks of the fellowship, which will take place in Geneva, Switzerland in June and July of 2025, you will receive training and learn about the UN system and the procedures that deal with matters pertaining to human rights generally and indigenous concerns specifically. Participants with training are better able to support their communities and organizations.

The five languages offered by this training program are English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Portuguese. The former Indigenous fellows choose the top 15–20 candidates per language group in advance. The fellowship includes a fully financed package that covers living expenses, travel tickets, and essential health insurance. Below are further specifics regarding the requirements and the application process.

Details About OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship 2025

• Host Country: Switzerland
• Fellowship Duration: 4 Weeks
• Funded by: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 31st August 2024

When Does it Take Place?

The Fellowship will start in June/July each year.

Where it Will Take Place?

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva, Switzerland.

Fellowship Benefits

The program covers:

• Return Flight Ticket
• Living Expenses
• Basic Health Insurance

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be indigenous (non-indigenous persons will not be taken into consideration.
• Age is not a problem. There is no age limit.
• Fellows will commit to training other Indigenous community members upon their return.
• Candidates must be nominated and endorsed by their Indigenous community or organization. The sponsoring entity should have a substantial and representative membership.

Who are Indigenous Peoples?

Indigenous peoples are the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have maintained their distinct cultural and social identities. They often have a strong connection to their ancestral lands and resources.

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How to Apply?

Send the complete application form before the deadline. You need to download the application form. The application can be sent to the Office in Geneva in hard form or you can also send the scanned application and documents on the email. The Official Link is given below.