Derechos: Human Rights Listings

No Peace Without Justice is seeking human rights and other experts to join a
growing team of Kenyan and foreign professionals who are volunteering their
time to document mass violations of human rights and international criminal
law in Kenya.

As you probably know, following the presidential elections last December,
there has been widespread violence in Kenya, after the announcement that
President Kibaki had won the election, despite numerous reports of election
irregularities, primarily related to the tallying of votes.

Advocacy Division
New York
Summer 2008
Apply Immediately

Internship Description:

The Advocacy division of Human Rights Watch is seeking the assistance of a graduate student for the summer of 2008. The intern will work with Human Rights Watch’s Global Advocacy Director to conduct research and develop and implement projects aimed at strengthening the UN Human Rights Council. Possible efforts include: analysis of country statements and voting records; helping an NGO advocacy network develop strategies to address poor performance; and development of background papers regarding Human Rights Council for different audiences. The intern may also be engaged in HRW’s efforts relating to human rights protection work within the United Nations more generally, including addressing UN efforts to mainstream human rights and right-based approaches to development. The intern will also be asked to assist the advocacy department’s efforts through attending meetings and note-taking, as well as other administrative tasks.

Amnesty International is seeking two researchers to work on it’s Balkans Team. For both roles, you will need proven research experience, thorough knowledge of the Western Balkans, excellent understanding of human rights and sound political judgement.

You should also have experience of analysing complex political and social situations, conducting research interviews, and producing reports and other written material. Impartiality, the ability to think strategically are essential, while your tenacity and communication skills will equip you for liaising with other organisations and representing AI to governments and the media.

Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Public Policy Director will develop and implement CAST’s public policy initiatives. The highly responsible position oversees legislative activity, local, state, and national research relating to slavery and human trafficking, and represents CAST on policy implementation projects. The ideal candidate is highly-dedicated and resourceful, committed to creating positive social change, and passionate about abolishing slavery and human trafficking. The position requires extensive experience in program development and management, policy and systems advocacy, and intern supervision. Qualified candidate will have strong written and oral communications skills, and a minimum 5 yrs policy experience. Position in Sacramento, CA with state and nationwide travel. Full-time, exempt position.

For our friends in the Miami area, CJA is co-hosting a panel discussion on the case and accountability efforts in Peru on Wednesday, February 13th, 7:30 p.m. at the University of Miami School of Law, 1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. Almudena Bernabeu, Hon. Javier Diez Canseco and Eduardo Gonzalez will be panelists. More information available here.

From Daniel Stoyanov

Dear All

As a President of the Board of Association for Reintegration of Sentenced Prisoners I am honored to invite you to the Conference that will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on 7 and 8 of April 2008 on the topic “The Protection of Political Rights in Azerbaijan – new dimensions”. Our organization is co-organizer together with other three Azerbaijani NGOs - Council of Civil Control over Political Prisoners, Foundation of “Human Rights in the XXI century-Azerbaijan” and Public Association “Prison Watch” – Azerbaijan.

We are covering all costs – travel, meals and accommodation. If anyone wants to deliver a speech on the Conference’ topics we can pay a remuneration of 500 euro.

Please find more information in the attached files.

Waiting to hear from you soon,

Daniel Stoyanov

President of the Board of ARSP
www.arspbg.org

Member of the Pardon Board under the authority of the President of Republic of Bulgaria

Call For Papers

Reconsidering Conflict, Terror and Resolution
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 11-12 September 2008

The Strathclyde Conflict and Resolution (SCAR) group is hosting an interdisciplinary conference which will analyse the themes of conflict, terror and resolution at various levels: past-present; private-public; local-global. In doing so it aims to reach across disciplinary barriers by bringing together experts from the whole of the social sciences spectrum, including (but not limited to) politics, history, law, sociology and psychology. Such a holistic analysis of conflict and terror will provoke, stimulate and question contemporary thought, while advocating the need for joint efforts to address common challenges.

The Reebok Human Rights Summer Fellowship offers students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of human rights. AIUSA is recruiting students aged 18 - 25 to spend summer 2008 working with organizations connected to Reebok Human Rights award winners or AIUSA. Postings are in the United States and abroad. Fellows receive funding of up to a maximum of $2,500 to use towards air travel and other expenses. Applications are available online and due on March 4, 2008. For more information and an application form visit: www.amnestyusa.org/reebok

The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network is seeking a temporary coordinator for its 2008 Advocacy Days to take place in Washington, DC April 13 -15. This position is largely part-time, with near full time work from April 9 -23. Pay is $20 an hour

The Managing Director’s roles :

- To manage and provide leadership to the staff at the headquarters and those working abroad in the field missions in conceiving and implementing the programs and projects.
- To conceive & manage the structural and financial development of the NGO.
- To maintain & develop relationships with donors and public (governments, international organizations…) & private (NGOs, The Bar, private donors…) partners.
- To work with the Board of Directors in developing the vision and the strategy.

Now in its 8th year, the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights is open for nomination. Since its inception, this prestigious award has been given to 9 individuals and a Korean organization. In 2006 and 2007 saw co-winners receiving the award. Among the winners include Xanana Gusmao (Timor Leste), Daw Aung San Suu Kyii ( Burma), Wardah Hafidz ( Indonesia), Malalai Joya (Afghanistan ) and Irom Sharmila (India).

For 2008, the prize at stake is US$ 50,000.00 , a gold medal and a certificate. The winner will be invited to grace the 2008 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Night on 18 May 2008 , in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. This yearly award is sponsored by the May 18 Memorial Foundation.