UN Human Rights Commission Fellowship Programme 2025 for People of African Descent

The UN Human Rights Commission Fellowship Programme is an intensive human rights training conducted in Geneva for people of African descent in the diaspora. The programme is designed to strengthen participants' skills to promote and protect civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of people of African descent in their countries. Fellows receive a return economy class ticket, basic health insurance, and a stipend for accommodation and living expenses, and must commit to full participation in the programme.

Return travel to Geneva (economy), health insurance, and a stipend for accommodation and living expenses for the programme duration.

The candidate must be an individual of African descent living in the Diaspora and have a minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the rights of People of African Descent, plus an official letter from an organisation supporting their role.

Submit documents by email to ohchr-africandescentfellowship@un.org, including CV, signed application form, personal statement, official letter supporting the candidate, and a passport copy.