Last date
30/03/2026
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Other
Post
Under Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME AT UN HUMAN RIGHTS
Applications are invited for the UN Human Rights Fellowship program . The United Nations Human Rights Office manages two Humanitarian Funds: the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture and the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery. Each Fund is mandated to channel direct assistance to victims of these human rights violations, through grants to civil society organizations. The Humanitarian Funds run a fellowship program, which aims to give young professionals with experience working for human rights organizations, notably on issues related to victims of torture and/or modern slavery, the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and skills of these issues within the United Nations system.
- Region
- International Region : United Kingdom
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Under Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 30/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 30, 2026.
Eligibility
- Solid knowledge and at least two years of professional experience in human rights and/or related field, with a particular focus on torture and/or modern slavery;
- Knowledge of the United Nations system will be considered an asset;
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required; knowledge of another United Nations language, in particular, French and/or Spanish, is an asset;
- Experience and/or knowledge of forms of direct assistance (including legal, medical, psychological and social services to victims of human rights violations), as well as experience in project management, is also an asset;
- Qualified candidates working with organizations, which receive funding from the Humanitarian Funds, are encouraged to apply. Selected candidates are encouraged to share the knowledge and experience obtained during their fellowship to colleagues upon their return.
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available The fellow will receive financial support from the UN Human Rights Office in the form of a monthly stipend to cover living expenses during the program. A return flight ticket and health insurance will also be provided. The fellow will receive periodic briefings and on-the-job training about the United Nations human rights system and relevant thematic issues. Click here for more information
Application
Click here for more information Candidates should submit their application directly to the Humanitarian Funds Secretariat The application should contain the following:
- A fully completed and signed application form and;
- A letter of recommendation from the human rights organization where the applicant works.
Selection process
The Secretariat of the Humanitarian Funds will undertake the selection process. The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an interview and a written exam. The Secretariat’s recommendations will be shared with the Funds’ Boards of Trustees, and all candidates will be notified of the decision by e-mail.
Contact
Tel: +41 22 917 9376 Fax: +41 22 917 9017 Email: unvfvt@ohchr.org For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.business-humanrights.org