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UN Indigenous Peoples Fund 2027 (Financial Support for Indigenous Representatives to Attend UN Meetings) is sponsored by United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples (administered by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - OHCHR). Provides financial support and travel grants to Indigenous individuals and representatives of Indigenous peoples' organizations to participate directly in international discussions, engage with United Nations human rights bodies, and advance diplomatic advocacy for their communi…
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UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples * World Conference on Human Rights, Vienna, 1993 * Volker Türk, High Commissioner * Awa Dabo, Deputy High Commissioner * Claudia Fuentes Julio, Assistant Secretary-General * Past High Commissioners * Michelle Bachelet Jeria, Chile, 2018-2022 * Mr. Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, Jordan, 2014-2018 * Ms. Navanethem Pillay, South Africa, 2008-2014 * Ms. Louise Arbour, Canada, 2004-2008 * Bertrand Ramcharan (Acting High Commissioner) * Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Brazil, 2002-2003 * Mrs. Mary Robinson, Ireland, 1997-2002 * Mr. José Ayala-Lasso, Ecuador, 1994-1997 * Past Deputy High Commissioners * Nada Al-Nashif, Jordan, 2020-2026 * Kate Gilmore, Australia, 2015-2019 * Flavia Pansieri, Italy, 2013-2015 * Past Assistant Secretaries-General * Ilze Brands Kehris, Latvia, 2020-2026 * Andrew Gilmour, United Kingdom, 2016-2019 * Ivan Šimonović, Croatia, 2010-2016 * OHCHR Human Rights Advisory Service on Digital Technologies * Reports to GA, 80th Session * Reports to GA, 79th Session * Reports to GA, 78th session * Reports to GA, 77th session * Reports to GA, 76th session * Reports to GA, 75th session * Reports to GA, 74th session * Reports to GA, 73rd session * Reports to GA, 72nd session * Reports to GA, 71st session * Special Fund of the OPCAT * How the Fund is managed * How to report on a grant * How to contribute to the Fund * UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples * Criteria for selecting beneficiaries * Trainings and capacity-building * Evaluation forms for beneficiaries * 40th anniversary of the Fund * UN Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation * Members of the Board of Trustees of the VFTC * Resolutions and decisions * Speaking notes and statements * UN Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Slavery * About the Fund’s assistance for victims of slavery * How the Fund is managed * 1st Expert Panel (2016) * 2nd Expert Panel (2017) * 3rd Expert Panel (2018) * 4th Expert Panel (2019) * 5th Expert Panel (2020) * Survivor and Practitioner Profiles * Eastern Europe Countries * Latin American and Caribbean Countries * Western European and Other Countries * How to apply for a grant * How to report on a grant * How to contribute to the Fund * UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture * About the Fund’s assistance for victims * 49th session of the Board (2019) * 47th session of the Board (2018) * 45th session of the Board (2017) * 43rd session of the Board (2016) * 41st session of the Board (2015) * How the Fund is managed * COVID-19 emergency grants * The indeterminate confinement of asylum-seekers in transit zones is unlawful * Survivor and Practitioner Profiles * Eastern European Countries * Latin American and Caribbean Countries * Western European and other countries * International Day in Support of Victims of Torture * 2020 International Day in Support of Victims of Torture * How to apply for an annual grant * How to report on a grant * How to contribute to the Fund The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples is pleased to invite applications from representatives of Indigenous Peoples to attend the **26th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the 20th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples** ### Dates of the meetings * **26 th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII).
** New York, United States of America * **20 th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP)** Applications are open to Indigenous individuals and representatives of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations who: * Are actively engaged in the promotion and protection of the rights of Indigenous Peoples; * Can demonstrate how their participation will contribute to advocacy efforts on behalf of their communities and organizations; and * Require financial support to cover travel, accommodation and related expenses.
Applications from Indigenous persons with disabilities and Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ persons are particularly encouraged. Applications will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria: 1. **Representation:** Priority will be given to Indigenous representatives who have a clear mandate from their communities or organizations.
2. **Relevance:** Demonstrated engagement in human rights issues affecting Indigenous Peoples, including engagement with the specific human rights mechanism. 3.
**Impact:** Potential for the applicant’s participation to strengthen advocacy, engagement with United Nations mechanisms and policy influence at the national, regional or international levels. 4. **Previous engagement and preparedness:** Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate previous engagement with advocacy processes, consultations, caucuses, submissions or community initiatives related to the selected process.
5. **Need:** Financial need and lack of alternative sources of funding. **8 November 2026 (23:59 Geneva time).
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications submitted via email will not be taken into consideration. ** Interested candidates must complete the application form available at: * English: https://survey.
ohchr. org/956359? lang=en * Español:https://survey.
ohchr. org/956359? lang=es * Français:https://survey.
ohchr. org/956359? lang=fr Applicants are required to upload the following documents: * A recent curriculum vitae; * A copy of their passport; * **A letter of recommendation from the Indigenous organization, community, non-governmental or non-profit institution they represent**_(please kindly note that there is no official or prescribed template for such letters.
Applicants are free to use a format of their choice)_**;** The UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples will provide, in accordance with United Nations rules and procedures, a travel arrangement as well as a stipend to cover travel, accommodation, and related expenses for selected Indigenous representatives attending the abovementioned processes.
For more information on the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples, please contact: **The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples** **ohchr-indigenousfunds@un. org** Please be informed that, due to the high volume of applications and correspondence received, the Secretariat will unfortunately not be in a position to respond to individual inquiries regarding the outcome of applications.
Only selected candidates will be contacted by the Secretariat in due course.
Additional information is available at: * United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples * UNPFII Twenty-Sixth Session: 10 - 21 May 2027 | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) * Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is the leading United Nations entity in the field of human rights, with a unique mandate to promote and protect all human rights for all people.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to Indigenous individuals and representatives of Indigenous Peoples' organizations who are actively engaged in rights protection, require financial support, and can demonstrate how their participation builds intern…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for UN Indigenous Peoples Fund 2027 (Financial Support for Indigenous Representatives to Attend UN Meetings) are due November 8, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
UN Indigenous Peoples Fund 2027 (Financial Support for Indigenous Representatives to Attend UN Meetings) is funded by United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples (administered by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - OHCHR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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