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UNITED NATION FULLY FUNDED FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT

Application Deadline: 31 May 2024.

LOCATION: Switzerland

The call for application for 2024 is now OPEN. The Fellowship programme for people of African descent is an intensive human rights training for people of African descent, from the diaspora, who are engaged in promoting the rights of people of African descent. It takes place once a year at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in 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 has to submit a letter from an organization working on issues related to people of African Descent or minority rights certifying their status.

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.

BENEFIT:

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.

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GLOBETHICS YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

Application Deadline: 10 May, 2024

LOCATION: Switzerland

Globethics’ vision is to promote ethical leadership for a just, inclusive and sustainable world. The first Globethics Youth Leadership Award is launched in our 20th Anniversary year to further that vision in the next 20 years by recognising, honouring and empowering young leaders from around the world striving for positive, ethical change in their community, institution, society, nation, region or even globally.

ELIGIBILITY:

The jury are looking for applications from young leaders (individuals or groups) aged between 18 and 30 years of age who have a values-based approach and are invested in serving the common good through initiatives that they are already involved in leading and would like to develop and grow further. The initiatives have to be impactful, change-making related to one or more of the four Globethics priorities.

In addition, winners of the Award will be selected by the jury based on criteria including,

Contribution to achieving one or more of the Globethics priorities

Proven change made as a result of their initiative

Innovation in problem-solving

Inclusive approach

Scalability and replicability

BENEFIT:

Award winners will achieve recognition for their pioneering work and receive financial and mentoring support to upscale and to multiply the results of their project.

1st prize: USD 15,000

2nd prize: USD 10,000

3rd prize: USD 5,000

All winners will also benefit from the support of a mentor for nine months.

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