Call for Applications: Join the OHCHR Youth4Rights Advisory Group and promote global human rights movement
Closing Date: 21 June 2026
Call for Applications: Join the OHCHR Youth4Rights Advisory Group and promote global human rights movement
Do you want to take a lead in advancing human rights?
This is your opportunity to join the OHCHR Youth4Rights Advisory Group and become a driving force of the global human rights movement.
About the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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.
Overview
The Youth4Rights Advisory Group will be established as part of the Global Alliance for Human Rights – an initiative that will bring together a multitude of actors to capture, reinforce and amplify the energy and commitment to human rights at all levels.
The Global Alliance for Human Rights is a call to bring human rights to the centre of leadership, public debate, and people’s lives – inclusively, creatively and with determination. Anchored in the timeless aspiration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and building towards its 80th anniversary in 2028, the Global Alliance will connect people, create spaces for dialogue, and pool engagement and resources across regions, sectors and generations to deliver concrete action.
Young people have a transformational role in promoting human rights and contributing to just, inclusive and peaceful societies. Addressing human rights challenges needs the knowledge, insight and buy-in of young people. Through the Global Alliance for Human Rights, young leaders will be mobilized and connected with other key actors and groups, to bring youth perspectives to human rights discussions and empower young people to drive change. The Youth4Rights Advisory Group will ensure that young people play a key role in the Global Alliance for Human Rights, bringing youth voices to the Global Alliance initiatives and engaging youth worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria
The OHCHR Youth4Rights Advisory Group will be composed of twelve young people with consideration of gender, age, geographic, ethnic, and cultural balance. They will be selected based on the following eligibility criteria:
- 18-28 years old (as of 12 August 2026).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to the advancement of human rights or a related cause, at the local or national level.
- English language proficiency (working level).
The call is open to a variety of young people, including advocates, entrepreneurs, and innovators driving change. Human rights specific expertise is not required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Members of the Youth4Rights Advisory Group will help shape, promote and support the work of the Global Alliance for Human Rights. Their responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of Global Alliance initiatives.
- Promote the Global Alliance through social media and outreach campaigns.
- Develop and support youth engagement efforts.
- Participate in relevant events and activities.
Members of the Youth4Rights Advisory Group will be expected to dedicate around eight hours per month for their duties.The mandate of the Youth4Rights Advisory Group will initially run from 12 August 2026 until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of extension until December 2028.
Members of the Youth4Rights Advisory Group will exercise their role on a voluntary basis (without remuneration). Travel expenses for their participation in the events and activities of the Global Alliance for Human Rights will be fully covered.
To apply to be part of the Youth4Rights Advisory Group, please fill out the online application form by Sunday, 21 June 2026, 23:59 (CET). The Youth4Rights Advisory Group will help shape, promote and support the work of the Global Alliance for Human Rights.
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