Deadline: March 31, 2025.

The Reham al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship (RAF) invites talented young journalists
from developing countries and economies in transition to apply for the 2025 programme.
Applicants must be between the ages of 22 and 35 and have an interest in the work of the United
Nations (UN) and some experience reporting on issues of importance to the UN. The four-week
programme will take place in September and October 2025.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. The RAF fellowship is open to full-time working journalists between 22 and 35 years of age.
2. Applicants who are nationals of the following developing countries or countries with economies in transition: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, State of Palestine, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan Province of China, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
3. Applications from freelance journalists will be considered. As with all applicants, freelance journalists must provide strong work samples relevant to the UN and its priority issues. Where applicable, they are also encouraged to attach documentation of their press accreditation (e.g., membership in a press syndicate, union or similar association).

BENEFITS

1. The RAF fellowship enables selected journalists to gain invaluable insights into the work of the
   Organization, enhancing their understanding and interest, and thereby allowing them to report
   accurately on UN priority issues in their own communities.
2. The fellowship provides them opportunities to learn from UN speakers and media experts, as well as to meet with senior UN officials, to receive training, and to establish ties with UN offices to support their future reporting.

APPLICATION

You will need the following documents:

1. At least six (6) work samples related to the UN and its priority issues published in the last 6 months. These can be submitted in original language.
2. Your CV in English or French.
3. A completed application with strong answers to the relevant questions in the application form. 
4. Two reference letters. 

Find more information on the OFFICIAL LINK