{"id":63205,"date":"2025-09-22T18:21:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T18:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=63205"},"modified":"2025-09-22T18:21:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T18:21:38","slug":"un-voluntary-fund-for-indigenous-peoples-apply-to-attend-25th-session-of-the-un-permanent-forum-on-indigenous-issues-19th-session-of-the-expert-mechanism-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoplesfully-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=63205","title":{"rendered":"UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples: Apply to Attend 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues &#038; 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples(Fully-funded)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"131\"><strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"115\">Deadline: 31 October 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\" \/><strong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"129\">Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"369\">\n<li data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"244\">\n<p data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"244\"><strong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"207\">25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII):<\/strong> 20 April\u20131 May 2026, New York, USA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"369\">\n<p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"369\"><strong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"332\">19th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP):<\/strong> 13\u201317 July 2026, Geneva, Switzerland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"382\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"810\">The <strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"452\">United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples (UNVFII)<\/strong> invites applications from <strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"553\">Indigenous individuals and representatives of Indigenous organizations<\/strong> seeking financial support to participate in <strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"613\">UNPFII 2026<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"632\">EMRIP 2026<\/strong>. Funding may cover <strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"710\">travel, accommodation, and related participation costs<\/strong>. Applications from <strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"779\">LGBTIQ+ persons and persons with disabilities<\/strong> are <strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"809\">especially encouraged<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"836\">Who Should Apply<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"871\">You are an ideal candidate if you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1159\">\n<li data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"960\">\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"960\">Are <strong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"898\">actively engaged<\/strong> in promoting and protecting <strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"957\">Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1068\">\n<p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1068\">Can <strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1005\">demonstrate how your participation<\/strong> will strengthen advocacy for your community or organization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1159\">\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1159\"><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1100\">Require financial support<\/strong> to attend (limited or no access to alternative funding).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1187\">Selection Criteria<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1221\">Applications will be assessed on:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1603\">\n<li data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1325\">\n<p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1325\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1243\">Representation<\/strong> \u2013 Priority to those with a <strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1288\">clear mandate<\/strong> from their community\/organization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1422\">\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1422\"><strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1342\">Relevance<\/strong> \u2013 Proven involvement in <strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1419\">human rights issues affecting Indigenous Peoples<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1535\"><strong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1436\">Impact<\/strong> \u2013 The <strong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1466\">potential influence<\/strong> of your participation on advocacy, policy, and community outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1603\">\n<p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1603\"><strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1547\">Need<\/strong> \u2013 <strong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1568\">Financial need<\/strong> and lack of other funding sources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1638\">Benefits of Participation<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1989\">\n<li data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1731\">\n<p data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1731\">Direct engagement with <strong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1681\">UN mechanisms<\/strong> that influence global Indigenous rights policy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1866\">\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1866\">Opportunities to <strong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1763\">advocate<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1776\">network<\/strong>, and share <strong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1812\">community priorities<\/strong> with member states, UN agencies, and civil society.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1989\">\n<p data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1989\">Strengthened <strong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1896\">visibility<\/strong> for community issues and potential for <strong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1956\">follow-up action<\/strong> at national and regional levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2008\">Key Dates<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2177\">\n<li data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2056\">\n<p data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2056\"><strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2034\">Applications close:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2054\">31 October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2117\">\n<p data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2117\"><strong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2075\">UNPFII 2026:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2099\">20 April\u20131 May 2026<\/strong> (New York, USA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2177\">\n<p data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2177\"><strong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2135\">EMRIP 2026:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2155\">13\u201317 July 2026<\/strong> (Geneva, Switzerland)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2214\">How to Apply (Step-by-Step)<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2806\">\n<li data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2289\">\n<p data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2289\"><strong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2247\">Complete the online form:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.ohchr.org\/395493?lang=en\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2287\">https:\/\/survey.ohchr.org\/395493?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2678\">\n<p data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2327\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2327\">Upload the required documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2678\">\n<li data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2403\">\n<p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2403\"><strong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2346\">Latest CV<\/strong> (include roles, advocacy experience, language skills).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2508\">\n<p data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2508\"><strong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2426\">Passport copy<\/strong> (valid through at least <strong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2467\">January 2027<\/strong> recommended for visa\/booking buffers).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2678\">\n<p data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2678\"><strong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2553\">Letter of nomination\/recommendation<\/strong> from the <strong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2621\">executive of your Indigenous organization or community<\/strong> (on letterhead if available; include contact details).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2749\">\n<p data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2749\"><strong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2692\">Submit<\/strong> before <strong data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2746\">23:59 (your local time) on 31 October 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2806\">\n<p data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2806\"><strong data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2775\">Monitor your email<\/strong> for any follow-up from UNVFII.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2934\"><strong data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2832\">Contact for queries:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2855\">Morse Caoagas Flores<\/em>, Secretary, UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples \u2014 <strong data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2934\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"mailto:morse.flores@un.org\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2932\">morse.flores@un.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2967\">Strong Application Tips<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3620\">\n<li data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3096\">\n<p data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3096\"><strong data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3000\">Show mandate &amp; legitimacy:<\/strong> Attach a nomination letter that clearly states your <strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3061\">role<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3093\">community authorization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3246\">\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3246\"><strong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3125\">Be specific on impact:<\/strong> Describe <strong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3190\">how attendance will advance concrete advocacy goals<\/strong> (e.g., submissions, side events, national follow-up).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3333\">\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3333\"><strong data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3270\">Demonstrate need:<\/strong> Briefly outline <strong data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3330\">why alternative funding isn\u2019t available<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3490\">\n<p data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3490\"><strong data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3359\">Align with agendas:<\/strong> Reference <strong data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3424\">UNPFII\/EMRIP themes, Indigenous rights instruments<\/strong> (e.g., UNDRIP), and <strong data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3472\">country-specific issues<\/strong> you will raise.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3620\">\n<p data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3620\"><strong data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3520\">Plan for dissemination:<\/strong> Explain <strong data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3555\">how you\u2019ll report back<\/strong> (community meetings, policy briefs, radio\/social media updates).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3662\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3850\"><strong data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3684\">Who is eligible?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3687\" \/>Indigenous individuals and representatives of Indigenous organizations actively engaged in <strong data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3808\">Indigenous rights advocacy<\/strong> who <strong data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3839\">need financial support<\/strong> to attend.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3978\"><strong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3900\">Can I apply to attend both UNPFII and EMRIP?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3903\" \/>Yes. Indicate your <strong data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3962\">relevance and expected contributions<\/strong> for each event.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4139\"><strong data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4010\">What costs can be covered?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4013\" \/>UNVFII may cover <strong data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4091\">travel, accommodation, and related participation expenses<\/strong>. Final coverage depends on <strong data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4138\">available funds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4289\"><strong data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4175\">Do I need a nomination letter?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4178\" \/>Yes. A <strong data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4217\">nomination or recommendation<\/strong> from your Indigenous organization\/community leadership is <strong data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4288\">required<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4410\"><strong data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4332\">What if my passport will expire soon?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4335\" \/>Renew as early as possible. Aim for <strong data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4409\">6+ months validity after July 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4543\"><strong data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4486\">Are LGBTIQ+ persons and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4489\" \/><strong data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4497\">Yes.<\/strong> Applications are <strong data-start=\"4515\" data-end=\"4542\">particularly encouraged<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4647\"><strong data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4577\">How will selections be made?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4580\" \/>Based on <strong data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4646\">representation, relevance, impact, and financial need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4654\" data-end=\"4697\">Quick Summary<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4698\" data-end=\"5040\">\n<li data-start=\"4698\" data-end=\"4738\">\n<p data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4738\"><strong data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4714\">Programme:<\/strong> UNVFII Travel Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4772\">\n<p data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4772\"><strong data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4754\">Apply by:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"4755\" data-end=\"4770\">31 Oct 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4842\">\n<p data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4842\"><strong data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4786\">Events:<\/strong> UNPFII (Apr\u2013May 2026, NYC) &amp; EMRIP (Jul 2026, Geneva)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4843\" data-end=\"4896\">\n<p data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4896\"><strong data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4853\">Who:<\/strong> Indigenous individuals\/organization reps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4950\">\n<p data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"4950\"><strong data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"4911\">Support:<\/strong> Travel, accommodation, related costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4951\" data-end=\"5005\">\n<p data-start=\"4953\" data-end=\"5005\"><strong data-start=\"4953\" data-end=\"4963\">Apply:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.ohchr.org\/395493?lang=en\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"5003\">https:\/\/survey.ohchr.org\/395493?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5040\">\n<p data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5040\"><strong data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5020\">Contact:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"mailto:morse.flores@un.org\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5021\" data-end=\"5040\">morse.flores@un.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5040\"><strong>Source for more info:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/en\/about-us\/funding-budget\/indigenous-peoples-fund\/call-applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/en\/about-us\/funding-budget\/indigenous-peoples-fund\/call-applications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deadline: 31 October 2025Events: 25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII): 20 April\u20131 May 2026, New York, USA 19th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP): 13\u201317 July 2026, Geneva, Switzerland Overview The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples (UNVFII) invites applications from Indigenous individuals&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":63206,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,23,28,29,30,31,33,34,26],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-63205","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-africa","8":"category-america","9":"category-asia","10":"category-australia-and-oceania","11":"category-conferences","12":"category-continent","13":"category-europe","14":"category-latin-america-and-the-caribbean","15":"category-middle-east","16":"article","17":"","19":"has-excerpt","20":"has-avatar","21":"has-author","22":"has-nickname","23":"has-date","24":"has-comment-count","25":"has-category-meta","26":"has-read-more","27":"has-title","28":"has-post-media","29":"thumbnail-","30":"has-tfm-share-icons"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63205","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=63205"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63205\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/63206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=63205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=63205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=63205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}