SEPTEMBER 2006
FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
HELTON FELLOWSHIP
2007–2008
Human Rights First believes that building respect for human rights and the rule of law will help ensure the dignity to which every individual is entitled and will stem tyranny, extremism, intolerance, and violence.
Human Rights First protects people at risk: refugees who flee persecution, victims of crimes against humanity or other mass human rights violations, victims of discrimination, those whose rights are eroded in the name of national security, and human rights advocates who are targeted for defending the rights of others. These groups are often the first victims of societal instability and breakdown; their treatment is a harbinger of wider-scale repression. Human Rights First works to prevent violations against these groups and to seek justice and accountability for violations against them.
Human Rights First is practical and effective. We advocate for change at the highest levels of national and international policymaking. We seek justice through the courts. We raise awareness and understanding through the media. We build coalitions among those with divergent views. And we mobilize people to act.
The Helton Fellow will work in one of the following program areas, Law & Security Program, Refugee Protection Program, Human Rights Defenders Program and the Fighting Discrimination Program. Up-to-date program information is available at our website www.humanrightsfirst.org.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
Law degree (JD)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Fluency in another language
Research experience
General knowledge of project management
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive. Excellent benefits.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 6, 2006
Applicants must be available for interviews in NY from early January through end of February 2007. The fellowship will be announced in March 2007.
SUBMISSIONS (E-mail preferred):
(Please DO NOT name your resume “resume.doc” we are unable to open those documents. )
Personal Statement 2-3 pages
Resumé
Two letters of recommendation
Transcript
TO:
HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
ATTN: HR- Helton Fellowship 2007/2008
333 SEVENTH AVENUE, 13TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10001
E-MAIL: HumanResources@HumanRightsFirst.org
All applicants will be notified of our receipt of application; only selected applicants will be contacted for phone or in-person
No Phone Calls Please
HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE CONSIDER APPLICANTS FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, MARITAL OR VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.
www.HumanRightsFirst.org