Jun 11th, 2008 - 23:55:52 |
Nahka
Hello everyone, I hope that all is well with you. There's a deadline for an interesting opportunity with the UN coming up, I thought you should know!
Indigenous Fellowship Programme
The Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) was launched by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples (1995/2004).
The aim of the programme is to give indigenous peoples the opportunity to gain knowledge on the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights in general and indigenous issues in particular so they can assist their organizations and communities in protecting and promoting the rights of their people. In its first decade, more than 100 indigenous men and women from 46 countries undertook the programme. They provided human rights training to many more in their communities.
The IFP is accessible in four different languages: English, French, Spanish and Russian. The programme -in its four linguistic versions- is held annually. Each language version has developed slightly differently and generally runs from 2 to 4 months. The selected candidates are entitled to a return flight ticket, living expenses and health insurance.
Who can apply?
1. The candidate must be indigenous (non-indigenous persons will not be taken into consideration, even if they have close links with indigenous communities and/or organizations).
2. Age should not be a limitation to participation in the programme, although preference should be given to candidates in the age-bracket 25-35 years.
3. Formal education should not be a limitation to participation in the IFP given the socio-economic barriers confronted by many indigenous peoples that limit access to formal educational institutions.
4. Candidates should agree to train other indigenous persons after the return to their respective communities/organizations.
5. The candidate should be proposed and his/her candidacy supported by his/her indigenous organization and/or community. It is desirable that the sponsoring organization has a firm constituency or membership and that it is representative.
6. The candidate should have a good working knowledge of the language, in which the programme is imparted.
Selection process
The selection of fellows reflects a gender and a regional balance. The general human rights situation in the respective regions/countries is also taken into consideration.
A pre-selection of 15 (first five preferences and 10 alternates) candidates is made by previous indigenous fellows. The final selection of successful candidates is undertaken by an advisory group composed of indigenous persons.
In view of the large number of applications, we regret to inform that only successful candidates will be contacted.
How to apply?
Fellowship applications will only be taken into consideration if they are fully completed. Both parts I and II must be signed and faxed or sent by regular post at the following address:
Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Unit
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
UNOG-OHCHR
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
Telefax number: (+41 22) 928 90 66
E-mailed applications will not be taken into consideration, unless both parts I and II are signed and scanned.
Application forms need to be accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating indigenous organization or community.
Any questions pertaining to the Indigenous Fellowship Programme can be sent to the address mentioned above or E-mailed to: fellowship@ohchr.org
May 6th, 2008 - 12:12:47 |
Tchekwie
I just wanted to share Marcus Briggs-Cloud reading the Statement on Indigenous Languages at the UNPFII.
I am so glad to see so many people using this space to communicate.
GO INDIGENOUS YOUTH CAUCUS!!!
May 5th, 2008 - 07:18:29 |
Joshua
Hello Everyone? How's life going with you? I just went through some the updates and i must say that we indeed are making progress. I want to suggest that we have continental and regional divisions. This would imply that we meet based on continental (e.g: Africa, America) as well as regional (west africa, north america). Such meetings would foster unity and cooperation, also the issues discussed would be more similar since the major challenges faced in Africa cannot be the same with those faced in America or Asia. These sub units would also help to ource for funds faster than having to source for on a global scale because the companies or funding bodies in a continent would prefer to sponsor people from its area of economic interest than someone from another continent or region entirely. Finally, such divisons would help to reduce the amount of delegates going to the permanent forum onference as the regional members can nominate representatives to attend the forum thereby saving cost and time. These are my ideas and are subject to correction by the entire house. Thanks and Stay positive, Joshua
Just wondering how the final recommendations went after?
Would love to know how it went.
CHris
Apr 30th, 2008 - 17:04:25 |
Nahka
Upon arrival at the UN headquarters in New York City on April 22nd 2008, the Indigenous youth that were present at the 7th session of the UNPFII organized a side session hosted by Taking it Global and presented by Ashley Norton and myself. The side session began with a video presentation comprised of interviews with young people from all over the world on their purpose here at the Un and their vision of Indigenous issues that effect the youth of today. The video was prepared by Eriel Deranger and Ursula Johnson. We followed with welcoming remarks to all who were present, and an introduction of the organizing body.Several Indigenous youth from various regions of the world spoke about the situation in their respective regions, of which, Britalaren Thomasson, Beint Kristine Guusan, May Synnove Trotsen of the Sami nation in Finland, Hilei Martinson of Hawaii and representing the Asia Pacific Indigenous youth, Jorge Quilaqueo, of the Mapuche in Chile, and Ursula Johnson of the Miq'Maa nation as a representative of the North American region. An African delegate expounded on the issues pertaining to Massai youth. Athili from India also presented. The floor was then opened up to Questions and answers, in which several Indigenous people from the world over spoke of the common underlying issues that effect all Indigenous youth, of which, the lack of cultural transmission, the loss of Indigenous languages and identity, the non-recognition of young Indigenous people as Indigenous, and human rights violations such as false accusations of terrorism by Indigenous youth. The words shared were powerful and successful in that they motivated the formation and continuity of a youth caucus.
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