Name of the Event: Youth Rights Academy
Date: 7 - 11 July 2025
Place: Geneva
Last Date of Application: 12 January 2025
Link to Apply:
The participants of the Youth Rights Academy will be expected to:
Actively cooperate with OHCHR and EAA on the logistical aspects related to the organization of travel to Geneva and participation in the academy, including providing all requested information and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
Commit to attending all academy sessions, complete given assignments, and actively participate in the discussions and extracurricular activities.
Use knowledge and skills acquired through the academy to design human rights initiatives to be implemented in their communities.
Stay in touch with EAA and OHCHR to provide reports and updates on the implementation of the said initiatives after completing the academy.
Selection criteria:
18-30 years old (as of 7 July 2025).
Minimum 2 years of experience in advocating for human rights, including the rights of young people, at local, national, regional, or international levels.
Provision of a reference letter from a professional or personal contact attesting to the candidate’s advocacy and human rights work.
English language proficiency (working level). The Academy will be held exclusively in English, with no interpretation provided.
Organizers will cover the expenses of participants related to their travel and stay in Geneva during the Academy.
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - ohchr-InfoDesk@un.org
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