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Integrantes de la cohorte 2024 de nuestro programa para defensores del Sur Global. | Members of the 2024 cohort of our Global South Defenders program. |

We have fellowships for defenders from the Global South: Be part of the 2025 cohort!

This opportunity allows human rights defenders from countries in the Global South who are in emergency or high-risk situations to develop their projects and participate in an academic and cultural exchange in a safe space. Apply before January 31, 2025.

Por: DejusticiaDecember 19, 2024

Are you a human rights defender from a country in the Global South, working in an emergency or high-risk context? Our fellowship program could offer you a peaceful and secure space to work, provide an opportunity to build bonds of solidarity, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge with our researchers on action-research tools and strategies.

We have 14 thematic areas within Dejusticia to which you can apply.

If you believe that your profile and needs match our fellowship program, please review the conditions and apply before January 31, 2025 (11:59 PM, UTC-05:00). Please note that the fellowship will begin in the second semester of 2025.

Who is eligible to be part of the program?

We seek human rights defenders from the Global South who meet the following criteria:

  • They come from an emergency or high-risk context. This includes regions affected by armed conflict, civil unrest, or authoritarian regimes, where there is an imminent threat to the security of the grantee. This may involve situations where the grantee and/or their organization have been subjected to threats, intimidation, or populist propaganda, or where they have been excluded from funding due to government or private sector influence.
  • The grantee may be at risk of burnout and is seeking a quiet place to continue working on human rights issues, but in a different context.
  • They belong to human rights organizations in the Global South that are interested in engaging in exchanges and joint research or advocacy work with Dejusticia.
  • They aim to build lasting relationships with other fellows and with Dejusticia. This ensures that our fellowships function as acceleration hubs for connections that will make the human rights movement more cohesive and impactful.

What will fellows receive from Dejusticia?

Dejusticia will cover travel expenses (visa, tickets) and provide a monthly stipend based on the fellow’s profile and experience. Although Dejusticia will offer support at the beginning of the process, including a two-week training period on applied research and on the fellow’s specific work, it is important to note that fellows will be responsible for managing their stipend to cover housing, transportation, and food expenses.

What are the commitments of the Global South Fellow?

The fellow will allocate their time at Dejusticia as follows:

How to apply for the fellowship program?

Before January 31, 2025, please fill out the form in which we will ask for the following.

  • Information about your context and the organization you belong to.
  • A brief description of the type of risk you are facing in your country or community.
  • A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) that includes a brief description of your profile, as well as your experience and background in human rights.
  • Indicate your availability, the Dejusticia research area you wish to work in, and your commitment to exploring joint research, advocacy, or training collaborations after the fellowship.
  • A résumé that includes your proficiency in English and/or Spanish.
  • A paragraph explaining how your goals align with the Dejusticia thematic area to which you are applying.
  • If you are part of a human rights organization, we will ask you to attach a letter of institutional support from your organization.

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