OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2027

The OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2027 provides a four-week training opportunity in Geneva for indigenous individuals to gain knowledge about UN systems and human rights mechanisms relating to Indigenous issues. Fellows participate alongside colleagues in language components and receive interpretation support, with the training typically aligned with the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples session. Participants are expected to train others in their communities after returning home and must be proposed by their indigenous organization or community.

Return travel, living expenses, and basic health insurance for the duration of the programme.

Indigenous individuals who are proposed by their indigenous organization or community. Candidates should have working knowledge of the language of instruction and are encouraged from diverse groups including women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Submit online application; include an official recommendation letter from the nominating Indigenous organization or community.