OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program 2025 in Switzerland

OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland offers a four-week professional experience focused on learning about the workings of United Nations human rights mechanisms and engaging with the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous People. The program is fully funded and open to indigenous candidates from around the world, with training and language support across multiple languages. The fellowship aims to expand understanding of human rights issues affecting indigenous communities and facilitate dissemination of knowledge upon return to home communities.

Return flight ticket, living expenses covered, basic health insurance for the duration of the training.

Indigenous candidates; no age limit and no specific formal education requirement; commitment to educating other indigenous people after return; working knowledge of one of the specified languages.

Apply online via the official OHCHR call for applications; download and complete the application form and submit as directed before the deadline.