Deadline: Different for different Courses
Applications are invited from professionals in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America-Caribbean regions for United Nations Regional Courses in International Law!
The Regional Courses are intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies.
About the Course
The Courses provide high-quality training by leading scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law, as well as specific subjects of particular interest to the countries in a given region. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on legal matters in the region. The participants are required to contribute to the discussions on the various topics included in the curriculum of the Regional Courses. The courses are available for professionals in
- Africa
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America & Caribbean
Regional Courses Date & Venue
- The Regional Course for Africa will be held at the ECA in Addis Ababa, from 1 to 26 February 2016.
- The Regional Course for Latin America and the Caribbean will be held at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay in Montevideo from 4 to 29 April 2016.
- The Regional Course for Asia-Pacific will be held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand in Bangkok from 21 November to 16 December 2016.
Benefits
The fellowships cover the fellowship recipient’s accommodation, meals, medical insurance, participation in the Regional Course and the training materials. In accordance with the policies and procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships, participants will also receive a stipend to cover other living expenses. Qualified candidates may also apply for self-funded positions.
Read the eligible countries list and application process in the Next article.
