FULLY FUNDED: Apply for the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples

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FULLY FUNDED: Apply for the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples

Applications are open for the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples, administered by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). This Fund provides full financial support to indigenous representatives so they can take part in United Nations meetings and mechanisms that address issues affecting their communities. These include the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and sessions of the Human Rights Council.

Through this programme, indigenous leaders and representatives are empowered to contribute directly to global decision-making processes, present their communities’ perspectives, and strengthen advocacy for indigenous rights at the international level.

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Host Institution

United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

Selected participants will receive full financial support to attend UN processes. This covers international round-trip travel, daily subsistence allowance to cover meals and accommodation, and health insurance for the duration of the meeting. In addition to financial coverage, beneficiaries gain the opportunity to raise their voices at the UN, influence global policies on indigenous rights, and build international advocacy networks. After the programme, participants are encouraged to share the knowledge and experience gained with their local communities, multiplying the impact of their participation.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be representatives of indigenous communities or organizations who would not otherwise have the financial means to attend UN meetings. They must show that they can actively contribute to discussions on indigenous issues, and every application must include a recommendation letter from their community or organization.

Special consideration is given to applicants from underrepresented regions as well as indigenous women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Generally, no more than two individuals from the same organization may be supported in one year. Those who have already benefited from the Fund must have submitted an evaluation report from their previous participation to be eligible again. Applications should be submitted in one of the UN’s working languages such as English, French, or Spanish.

Eligible Countries

All countries

Application Procedure

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Official Link

https://www.ohchr.org/en/about-us/funding-budget/indigenous-peoples-fund/call-applications