The OHCHR Humanitarian Funds Fellowship 2026-2027 in Geneva represents a unique opportunity for Portuguese-speaking human rights professionals and defenders seeking to deepen their knowledge and actively contribute to the protection and promotion of human rights on a global scale. This prestigious fellowship, based in the heart of international diplomacy in Geneva, Switzerland, offers a comprehensive, fully funded training and practical experience program focused on the complexities and challenges of humanitarian funds.
The program aims to equip fellows with essential skills for management, implementation, and advocacy in humanitarian contexts, with particular emphasis on the realities faced by the most vulnerable communities worldwide. The curricula are designed to cover a wide range of topics, from needs analysis and humanitarian operations planning to financial management, program monitoring and evaluation, and the most crucial dimension of human rights advocacy in crisis situations. Fellows will have the opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, participate in interactive workshops, and develop practical projects aimed at solving real-world humanitarian problems.
For Cape Verde, participation in this scholarship represents a strategic investment in human capital, allowing its citizens to acquire cutting-edge knowledge and tools that can be applied to strengthen the country's humanitarian response and its contribution to international efforts. The experience gained in Geneva will not only benefit individuals but will also have a multiplier impact on the national capacity to respond to crises, defend the rights of populations at risk, and promote a culture of respect for human rights. This cultural and professional exchange enriched the participants' perspectives, promoting mutual understanding and collaboration between countries and organizations.
The main objective of this initiative is to foster a new generation of humanitarian leaders and human rights defenders, equipped with the vision, knowledge, and network necessary to address contemporary challenges. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reiterates its commitment to supporting professionals dedicated to advancing justice and human dignity, and this fellowship is a testament to that commitment.
Applications for the OHCHR Humanitarian Funds Fellowship 2026-2027 in Geneva will be open until April 15, 2026For more information on eligibility requirements and to submit your application, please visit: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/aboutus/fellowshipprogramme/2026-fellowship-programme-application-form
