Fully Funded Competition : Apply for the 6th UN OHCHR Human Rights Youth Challenge

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Fully Funded Competition : Apply for the 6th UN OHCHR Human Rights Youth Challenge

Applications for the 6th Human Rights Youth Challenge are now being accepted by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The Sixth Human Rights Youth Challenge is being organised by Mr. Pedro Arrojo Agudo, Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, in honour of World Toilet Day (19 November 2023).

Therefore, if you're a young person and you're worried about how climate change could affect human rights, get involved. This is your time to share your opinions about climate change, so take it.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is February 15, 2024.

Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached to apply.

Host Institution

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

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

Sixth OHCHR Human Rights Youth Challenge: Highlights First prize: In August 2024, the winner will be invited to speak at a UN Human Rights Council side event (travel and accommodation expenses paid).Second Prize: The victor will be called the Special Rapporteur's Youth Advisor."

Eligibility Criteria

Open to young people worldwide Age of Applicant: 16–24

Application Procedure

Uploading a two to five minute video or digital content that highlights the rights of people living near nature to water and sanitation is required for the 5th OHCHR Human Rights Youth Challenge. Make sure to include hashtags #Youth4Watsan and an English, French, or Spanish subtitle.

Official Link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlk_yl3E1DKiaYXmc2lBPrpI9vcpvTqBRE7T8HpKeGKSpjA/viewform