United Nations OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Program 2026
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is now accepting applications for its Minorities Fellowship Program 2026. This is a fully funded training program designed for human rights defenders who belong to national, ethnic, religious, or linguistic minority groups.
📖 About the Program
The United Nations OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Program is an initiative by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). It aims to empower human rights defenders from minority groups by providing them with training and resources to advocate for their communities effectively.
🎁 Benefits of the Program
Participants of the fellowship program will receive the following benefits:
- Return economy class ticket to Geneva.
- Basic health insurance during the program.
- Stipend to cover modest accommodation and living expenses.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must belong to a national, ethnic, linguistic, or religious minority group.
- Indigenous applicants should apply to the separate Indigenous Fellowship Programme.
- Formal education is not required if relevant experience is demonstrated.
- Must be able and willing to train others in their community upon returning.
- Good working knowledge of the program’s language is required.
- Candidates should be nominated and supported by their organization or community, ideally one that:
- Represents minority issues.
- Has membership within the minority group.
- Undertakes work related to minority issues.
- Is composed of persons belonging to minorities.
🗓️ Application Date and Process
- Application forms are available in:
- Both Part I and Part II of the form must be completed and accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating organization or community.
- Only fully completed applications will be considered.
- The deadline for applications is 31 January 2026, at 23:59 (Geneva time). Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline.
📅 Application Deadline
31 January 2026
🌐 Application Portal
For more details and to apply, visit the official page of the United Nations OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Program.
This is a remarkable opportunity for human rights defenders from minority groups to gain valuable training and resources to advocate for their communities. Don't miss the chance to make a difference!
- Return economy class ticket to Geneva.
- Basic health insurance during the program.
- Stipend to cover modest accommodation and living expenses.
