Antigua and Barbuda’s CARICOM Youth Ambassador, Janet Simon, is participating in a United Nations fellowship programme in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on advancing the rights of people of African descent.
Simon, who also serves as Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador Corps, is attending the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent.
The programme provides intensive training for individuals from the African diaspora who are involved in promoting and protecting the rights of their communities.
Participants receive instruction on international human rights law, the United Nations human rights system and international frameworks designed to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance.
The fellowship also provides participants with opportunities to gain direct exposure to the work of international human rights institutions and mechanisms.
In addition to the training, participants are given guidance on developing project proposals and delivering presentations aimed at advancing human rights initiatives.
Simon’s participation represents an opportunity for Antigua and Barbuda to have youth leadership represented within an international programme focused on human rights advocacy and community development.
The Department of Youth Affairs confirmed her participation in the programme.
