{UAH} UNHR Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent in Switzerland, 2015
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UNHR Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent in Switzerland, 2015
Applications are invited for United Nations Human Rights Fellowship Programme available for the people of African Descent living in the Diaspora. The Fellowship will be held from 2 to 20 November 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland. The programme will coincide with the first session of the UN Forum for People of African Descent. Fellowship includes airfare, basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the programme. The deadline for applications is 1 July 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship provides opportunity to deepen applicant's understanding of the United Nations human rights system, instruments and mechanisms, with a focus on issues of particular relevance to people of African descent.
Course Level: This is fellowship programme.
Scholarship Provider: United Nations Human Rights (UNHR)
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland (Geneva)
Eligibility:
-The candidate must be an individual of African descent living in the Diaspora.
-The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the rights of People of African Descent.
-The candidate needs to have sufficient command of the English language to be able to participate fully in the programme.
-The candidate has to submit a letter of support from an organization working on issues related to People of African Descent or minority rights.
-The candidates must be available to attend the full duration of the programme. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different activities and to strictly follow the programme.
Scholarship Open for International Students: People of African Descent living in the Diaspora are eligible for this fellowship.
Scholarship Description: 
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The Fellowship will be held from 2 to 20 November 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland. The programme will coincide with the first session of the UN Forum for People of African Descent.
What does it cover? Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.
Selection Criteria: The selection of the fellows will reflect gender and regional balance. The human rights situation of People of African Descent in the respective countries will also be taken into consideration.
Notification: Please note, that because of the volume of messages, applications will not be acknowledged. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to submit the following documents via email or by fax.
-A Curriculum Vitae
-A completed, signed and scanned Application Form in one single document.
-A Personal Statement (maximum 500 words) in which the candidate will explain his/her motivation for applying, and how he/she will use the knowledge gained from the fellowship to promote the interests and rights of people of African descent.
-An Official Letter of Support from the nominating organization or community
-A copy of the applicant's passport.
Please note that submissions with more than five attachments will not be accepted.
Important: Please mention in the subject header of your e-mail: "Application for the 2015 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent."
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 1 July 2015.
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