UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship 2025 for Developing Countries
The Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship was mandated in December 1980 by United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution 35/201.
Formerly known as the DPI Training Programme for Broadcasters and Journalists from Developing Countries, the programme was renamed in 2003 in honor of Reham Al-Farra, a 29-year-old Jordanian UN Public Information Officer who was killed in the 19 August 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad.
The fellowship is a unique opportunity for young working journalists (between the ages of 22-35 from developing countries and countries with economies in transition to cover the UN.
Hosted every autumn by the UN, the program enables this select group of journalists to learn first-hand about the UN’s work and to cover the General Assembly for their news outlets.
Summary
- Type: Fellowship
- Sponsor: United Nations
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Deadline: March 31, 2025
Who Can Apply
- Open to young working journalists (between the ages of 22-35 from developing countries and countries with economies in transition to cover the UN.
Benefits of UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship 2025
- During the program, fellows have an opportunity to listen to special briefings, interview senior UN officials, and exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world.
- In previous years, RAF fellows have met with the UN Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, President of the General Assembly, and Permanent Representatives to the United Nations from their country.
- Fellows also meet with news organizations in New York and have various training sessions with media experts.
Required Documents for the UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship 2025
- 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.
- Your CV in English or French.
- A completed application with strong answers to the relevant questions in the application form.
- Two reference letters.
Deadline: March 31, 2025