📌 About the Event

The Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship is a prestigious United Nations fellowship program mandated by the UN General Assembly in December 1980 and renamed in 2003 in honor of Reham Al-Farra, a Jordanian UN Public Information Officer killed in the Baghdad UN headquarters bombing. The program offers early and mid career journalists from developing countries a unique opportunity to cover the United Nations General Assembly and its global operations firsthand. It aims to strengthen international journalism, deepen understanding of the UN’s mission, and build a worldwide network of informed and impactful reporters.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Category: Journalism / Media Fellowship / International Program
• Eligibility: Full time or accredited freelance journalists aged 22 to 35, nationals of developing countries or economies in transition
• Team Size: Individual
• Effort Level: Medium to High
• Submission Type: Online application with CV, work samples, passport copy, and two reference letters

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📅 Important Dates

• Application Opens: 16 February 2026
• Application Deadline: 3 April 2026
• Fellowship Duration: Four weeks, September to October 2026
• Programme Mode: Fully virtual or partially in-person (to be confirmed)
• Application Mode: Online

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

• Prize Type: Fully funded UN fellowship placement, no financial burden on the applicant
• Certificates: Yes, official UN fellowship completion certificate
• Visibility / Showcase: Cover the UN General Assembly live and publish exclusive reports for your home news outlet
• Networking & Experience: Attend special UN briefings, interview senior officials, and connect with journalists from across the globe

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🎯 Execution Details

• Produce high quality, first hand coverage of the UN General Assembly for your home media outlet
• Attend exclusive briefings and conduct interviews with senior United Nations officials and global policymakers
• Build a lasting international network of journalists and media professionals from diverse countries
• Deepen your expertise in reporting on global issues peace, climate, human rights, and sustainable development
• Return as an ambassador for UN awareness in your home country, advancing informed global journalism

Resources:

• Fully funded with no application fee
• Exclusive access to UN General Assembly sessions and briefings
• Lifelong global journalist network and career defining media exposure

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🔗 Apply Here: https://www.un.org/en/raf/application2026