United Nations OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Program 2026

The United Nations OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Program 2026 is a training programme for human rights defenders from national, ethnic, religious, and linguistic minority groups. It provides an understanding of the United Nations system, international human rights instruments, and mechanisms, with a focus on minority rights, and offers networking opportunities with activists, the United Nations, and NGOs in Geneva. Fellows receive a return economy class ticket, basic health insurance, and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the programme.

Return economy class ticket, health insurance, stipend for accommodation and living expenses

Applicants must belong to a national, ethnic, linguistic, or religious minority group. Formal education is not a prerequisite, provided relevant experience is demonstrated. Applicants must be able to train others after returning to their community and have good working knowledge of the language of the programme.

Submit an online application form via the OHCHR portal, including a recommendation letter from the nominating organization or community.