Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowship open for applications

DEADLINE: APRIL 26, 2025 — The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists supports the coverage of the critical discussions during the opening months of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Dag Hammarskjöld journalism fellowship is for dedicated journalists, aged 25-35, from print, television, radio and internet platforms, primarily hailing from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and Oceania.

Applicants should have a compelling interest in international affairs and the work of the United Nations and its member agencies. Both full-time and freelance journalists are invited to apply.

Journalists selected for the programme will deepen their understanding of the work of the U.N. through first-hand observation of working sessions, press conferences and interviews.

The deadline for applications is April 26, 2025.

APPLY HERE

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