Deadline-15 January 2012
Country/Region-Africa
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world’s commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. We have a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights.
African Descent provides participants with an intensive learning opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United Nations human rights system, instruments and mechanisms, with a focus on issues of particular relevance to people of African descent. The Programme will allow the participants to better contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of Afro-descendants in their respective countries.
The issues and themes covered under this opportunity are civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.
How to Apply?
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in a single e-mail to africandescent@ohchr.org or by fax to +41 22 928 90 50:
- A Curriculum Vita.
- A completed Application Form baring original signature of both the candidate and nomination organization.
- A Personal Statement (maximum 500) in which the candidate will explain his/her motivation for applying, and how he/she will use what they learn to advocate for the protection and promotion of the human rights of people of African descent.
- An Official Letter of Support from the nominating organization or community
- A copy of the applicant’s passport.
Important: For applications via email kindly place in the subject header of the e-mail: “Application for the 2012 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent.”
Name any attached document as follows:
LAST NAME First name – Type of document
Example: SMITH Jacqueline – Application form.doc
SMITH Jacqueline – A Personal Statement.doc
SMITH Jacqueline – Letter of Support.pdf
SMITH Jacqueline – Passport.pdf
Who can apply?
The candidate must be an African descendant living in the Diaspora.
The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of experience related to the human rights of People of African Descent.
The candidate must be fluent in the English language to be able to participate fully in the programme.
The candidate is nominated by an organization working on issues related to People of African Descent or minority rights.
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