UN Human Rights Program 2026 | Understanding the Work of the Human Rights Council
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 50
Gender
- Both
Opportunity description
The Human Rights Council program by UNITAR is an online training course conducted alongside the sessions of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
It includes training content on the United Nations system, human rights, climate change, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as interactive workshops in negotiation and leadership skills, with the opportunity to follow live sessions of the Council.
Benefits
- Follow live sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council
- Workshops on negotiation, leadership, and career development
- Learn about the UN system and human rights mechanisms
- Official certificate from UNITAR
- Development of analytical and diplomatic skills
- Opportunity to understand career pathways within the United Nations
Eligibility criteria
- Open to students, graduates, and professionals
- Suitable for law, international relations, and political science students
- Available to participants of all nationalities
- No prior experience required
- Good level of English is required
To view events and conferences.