The United Nations 2025 OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme is open for applications to minority rights defenders focusing on the minority groups. The Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP) is OHCHR’s most comprehensive training programme for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. Applications for the 2025 UN MFP are welcome until November 22, 2024.
The United Nations 2025 OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme, fully funded to Geneva, Switzerland, will serve as an opportunity for human rights activists working towards the protection and promotion of minority rights to expand their partners’ base. They will build strategic dialogues with fellow activists from across the globe, the United Nations, and relevant Geneva-based NGOs, amongst other partners. The MFP fellows should also be capable of further training their communities/organizations.
SUMMARY
- Fellowship Sponsor: United Nations
- Host Institution(s): United Nations & Partners
- Fellowship Type: Fully Funded
- Fellowship Worth: Fully Funded
- Number of Awards: 60
- Study Level(s): Not Applicable
- Nationality: All Nationalities
See Also: United States Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply to the United Nations 2025 OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme:
- 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 have the ability, willingness, and opportunity to train others in their community or organization upon returning.
- They must also have a good working knowledge of the language in which the programme is conducted.
- Candidates for the UN MFP should be proposed and supported by their organization or community. Ideally, the sponsoring organization should:
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- Have a firm constituency or membership within the minority group.
- Represent minority issues.
- Undertake work related to minority issues.
- Be composed of persons belonging to minorities.
Programme Goal
The goal of the UN MFP is to equip minority individuals with knowledge and skills in international human rights to help their communities protect and promote human and minority rights. Candidates should return to their NGO or community to work in this field.
Benefits | United Nations 2025 OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme
The programme is offered in three languages: English, Russian, and Arabic, and takes place in Geneva, Switzerland. Fellows are entitled to:
- A return economy class ticket from their country of residence to Geneva.
- Basic health insurance for the duration of the programme.
- A stipend to cover modest accommodation and living expenses.
Check Also: United Nations Fellowship in International Law for Developing Countries [Fully Funded]
Application Procedure
How to apply: Application forms for the United Nations 2025 OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme
- Are available in English, Russian, and Arabic.
- Both parts I and II of the form must be completed and accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating organization or community. Only fully completed UN MFP applications will be considered.
- Submit your application well before the deadline.
- Applications must include a recommendation letter, uploaded directly onto the online form.