The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is accepting applications for the Indigenous Fellowship Programme, which runs four months in Summer 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland. Fellows also have the opportunity to receive training sessions with other UN agencies, including ILO, WIPO, UNESCO and UNITAR. Fellows will receive airfare from the country of residence to Geneva, accommodation in Geneva, health insurance, and a monthly grant to cover other living expenses in Geneva.

At the end of the Programme, each Fellow should have a general knowledge on the United Nations system, international human rights instruments and mechanisms, in particular those relevant to indigenous peoples and be capable of giving training sessions within their communities/organizations on the knowledge acquired.

The deadline to apply is 30 April 2009.

To apply, complete the Application Form.

• Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)