The UN Human Rights Council Training Programme is open for applications

Subject: The UN Human Rights Council Training Programme is open for applications

Deadline: 2 February 2023

Human Rights Careers may be compensated by course providers.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is now offering the fifth edition of the Human Rights Council Training Programme. This course will run online, in parallel with the official UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The UN Human Rights Council Training Programme includes webinars and e-workshops delivered by UN experts, as well as virtual guided tours through the United Nations Palais des Nations and Geneva´s diplomatic district.

In addition, participants will be able to experience the official Human Rights Council via live stream and attend selected sessions online, followed by a debrief with UN experts.

This training opportunity will take place from 6 – 26 February 2023. A maximum of 50 participants are accepted per edition, and slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants will receive an official UN certificate of completion.

UNITAR will offer scholarship opportunities for a limited number of participants to attend the training free of charge.

The deadline to apply for the Winter Edition is 2 February 2023. For more information, please visit UNITAR’s official website.