Derechos: Human Rights Listings

Intern/Research Associate - Washington, DC
International Peace Operations Association (IPOA)
www.ipoaonline.org

IPOA has an opening for a talented Washington, DC-based individual interested in the international peacekeeping and security field. Interns are given substantial responsibility for performing activities such as attending seminars and discussions, writing summaries and outlines, researching and assisting with opinion editorials and letters, editing and assembling publications, helping with conference organization, and performing other duties as required. Each internship is structured to suit the needs and interests of the intern, as well as the requirements of IPOA. During the course of the internship, the students will further develop their writing and research skills and become more familiar with the key issues and actors in international peace and stability operations. Interns are provided with office space, phone, fax, computer with e-mail and Internet capabilities and other office equipment and supplies. Internships are unpaid, but include a monthly travel stipend, and may be coordinated with universities for course credit.

Qualification:
IPOA offers internships to college students, masters degree candidates, and recent graduates with strong academic backgrounds who seek to gain a better understanding of international peace and stability operations. Applicants must possess strong writing and research skills, and an ability to work with Microsoft Office programs. Ideal candidates should have some familiarity with NGOs, international security affairs, peacekeeping and/or the military. Candidates should be open-minded and reliable and be able to work fairly independently.

Please send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter, and be prepared to call or come in person for an interview if needed.

Contact Information: Derek Wright
Phone: 202-464-0721
Email: dwright@ipoaonline.org
Apply by: April 2, 2006

Internship Available Science and Human Rights Program
Available for Summer2006

The Science and Human Rights Program of the American
Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is currently
soliciting applications for a volunteer intern. The internship's
duration is approximately 3 months (end of May/June through August),
depending on student's availability. While unable to pay interns, AAAS
will accommodate students interested in receiving course credit from
their institutions. About the Science and Human Rights Program The AAAS
Science and Human Rights Program applies scientific methodologies to the
field of human rights. The Program has a special interest in the area
of transitional justice. Transitional justice refers to societal
responses to severe repression, societal violence, and systematic human
rights violations that seek to establish the truth about the past,
determine accountability, and offer some form of redress. The focus of
the Program's work in this area has been providing scientific and
technical assistance to a series of truth commissions, supporting
efforts to build research capacity around the world, particularly on
empirical studies of the impacts of transitional justice mechanisms, and
conducting independent research. For more information, please visit our
website at http://shr.aaas.org/. Position Description The intern will
be working on a joint project between the AAAS Science and Human Rights
Program and the South African-based Centre for the Study of Violence and
Reconciliation (CSVR). The project involves conducting research on
memorialization initiatives in Chile, Argentina and South Africa.
Memorialization initiatives are the range of forms and processes a
society undertakes to remember and honor a divided past and/or victims
of violent conflict. The specific task of the intern will be to take a
master list of memorialization initiatives in the three case study
countries and conduct additional research. Specifically, the intern
will: Research the sites to find any additional information about the
sites, such as pictures, fuller descriptions, websites, press articles,
etc.Prepare short descriptions of each siteOrganize research findings
into a database, which will then be published online Should time
permit, an additional case study country can be added. Likely case
study countries are Peru, Guatemala, or El Salvador. The ideal
candidate will have strong research and writing skills and an interest
in human rights issues. Spanish language skills are required for this
position. Please note that the Program will try to accommodate interns'
particular interests and provide some research training. This internship
is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Please send resume,
cover letter indicating dates of availability, and a short writing
sample (no more than 4 pages!) to: Victoria Baxter AAAS Science and Human
Rights Program 1200 New York Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20005Tel: (202)
326-6797Fax: (202) 289-4950email: vbaxter@aaas.org

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
www.uscirf.gov
Description:
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom was created by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to monitor the status of freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief abroad, as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related international instruments, and to give independent policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress.

Communications Department Intern:

Creates daily press clips for distribution to USCIRF Commissioners and staff, as well as to select individuals at the White House and State Department.

Maintains and expands database of media, public, NGO, religious leaders, think tank, and academia contacts.

Compiles material for, creates, and distributes “First Freedom Watch,” USCIRF's electronic newsletter.

Organizes and distributes materials for distribution to the public and press. This includes press releases, policy briefs, USCIRF's printed newsletter, and reports.

Helps organize and provide logistical support for events such as press conferences, public hearings, and speaking engagements.

Provides general office administrative support such as photocopying, data entry, and other support as needed. Eligible candidates should have:

At least two years of undergraduate study completed Strong people skills

Willingness to do administrative work

Desire to be a team player Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Interest in human rights and foreign policy a plus

Government Affairs Department Intern:

Monitors foreign policy statements, human rights legislation and relevant policy publications

Attends and reports on hearings Reviews relevant government agency websites and publications daily

Maintains Washington Update page on USCIRF website Provides general office administrative support

Eligible candidates should be:

Recent college graduates, college seniors or students enrolled in a graduate program, with interest in government affairs, foreign policy or a related field.

Equipped with good writing and comprehension skills. Familiar with Microsoft Office and the Internet. Knowledge of Lotus Notes and Microsoft Excel is a plus.

Immigration Law Department Intern:

Minimum time commitment: 8 hours weekly

Conducts legal research and writes on issues relating to refugee and asylum law and policy. Areas of likely research include the access to procedures and reception standards for asylum seekers arriving in the United States, as well as issues relating to the protection of refugees who have fled religious persecution abroad.

Eligible candidates should have:

At least two years of undergraduate study completed. Interest in law, human rights, policy, religious affairs, or a related field.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and the Internet. Knowledge of Lotus Notes is a plus.

Outreach Department Intern:

Organizes and distributes materials for distribution to the public NGO, religious leaders, and think tanks. This includes policy briefs, USCIRF's printed newsletter, and reports. Helps organize and provide logistical support for public events.

Provides general office administrative support such as photocopying, data entry, and other support as needed.

Eligible candidates should have:

At least two years of undergraduate study completed. Strong people skills. Willingness to do administrative work. Desire to be a team player. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Interest in human rights a plus.

Policy Department Interns:

Legal Research Intern:

Researches on a variety of international human rights and comparative law topics, as assigned.

Eligible candidates should be:

At least second-year law students or recent law graduates with coursework or experience in constitutional law, international affairs, human rights, religious affairs, or a related field.

Familiar with legal research techniques, Microsoft Office and the Internet. Familiarity with Lotus Notes is a plus.

Ability in Arabic is helpful, but not required.

Interested in working on international human rights issues.

General Research Intern:

Researches a variety of international religious freedom and human rights issues

Assists in preparations for meetings, roundtables and/or Commission travel

Attends and reports on public hearings and other events around D.C. on issues relevant to the Commission's work

Attends meetings and roundtables at the Commission with international visitors and other groups interested in the Commission's work

Is able to focus on a particular region

Assists with other general office duties

Eligible candidates should have: At least two years of undergraduate study completed with coursework or experience in public policy, international affairs, political sciences, human rights, religious affairs, government affairs, or a related field.

Willingness to do administrative work.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications and the Internet. Knowledge of Microsoft Access is a plus.

Knowledge of foreign language useful, but not necessary.

All internships are part-time (15-20 hours) and unpaid. Course credit is available. The Commission does not provide housing or pay moving expenses, however, will cover metro transportation expenses.

To apply for an internship, please E-mail, fax or mail a resume with references and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you would like to intern at the Commission to the address below. Please specify for which internship you are applying.

Internship Program c/o Tiffany Lynch United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 790 Washington, DC 20002 (PH) 202-523-3240; (FAX) 202-523-5020; (EMAIL) interns@uscirf.gov

Contact Information:
Tiffany Lynch
Email:
interns@uscirf.gov
Apply by:
April 15, 2006

Adalah hosts several overseas professionals, recent graduates and students for legal and human rights advocacy and development fellowships and internships each year. Adalah offers a collegial work environment, challenging and varied responsibilities, and the opportunity to contribute significantly to the efforts of a groundbreaking human rights organization.

Recruitment for 2006-2007

Human Rights Advocacy and Development Fellow position. Opening expected in June / July 2006. The minimum commitment is for one year. Send CV and letter of interest to adalah@adalah.org.

Legal Fellow / Intern positions. Openings available in fall 2006 and year-round in 2007. The minimum commitment is for three months. Please apply as soon as possible. For Summer 2007, please apply by January 2007 (notification in mid-February). Send CV and letter of interest to adalah@adalah.org.

Human Rights Advocacy and Development Fellows

Qualifications

* Completed a relevant Masters degree.
* Excellent, native level English writing and editing skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to human rights (at least one year of NGO fundraising or advocacy experience).
* Knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
* Computer literacy.
* Advanced Arabic or Hebrew language skills are preferred.
* One-year minimum commitment.

Fellows work with the International Advocacy and Development Director on all aspects of fundraising, international advocacy, English-language publications and public relations. Duties include: grant writing and reporting; funding research; and writing and editing a wide variety of documents, including press releases, UN reports, academic articles and public relations materials. Adalah provides a small stipend for living expenses, health insurance, and transportation to the office.

Legal Fellows / Interns

Qualifications

* Practicing as a lawyer / graduated from law school preferred.
* Law students who have completed at least one year of law school are also considered.
* Excellent English writing and legal research abilities.
* Demonstrated commitment to human rights.
* Knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
* Computer literacy including database research on Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, etc.
* Arabic or Hebrew language skills are helpful.
* Three-month minimum commitment.

Fellow / Interns work closely with Adalah's staff attorneys. Interns gain practical experience in legal research and writing, as well as specialized knowledge of the legal situation of Palestinian citizens of Israel. The focus of the internship is comparative constitutional, administrative, and international human rights law research and writing for Adalah's petitions to the Israeli courts and publications.

No stipend is available for living expenses. Legal Interns should obtain grants through their law firms, schools or other sources for internships. Adalah provides health insurance and transportation to the office.

The Council on Hemispheric Affairs is now seeking candidates for its Spring and Summer of 2006 internship program. COHA internships are highly respected by the Washington policymaking community for their rigor and the valuable learning experience they provide, with former COHA interns gaining prominent positions in journalism, the Foreign Service, staff positions in congressional offices, as well as being admitted to some of the most renown professional schools and graduate programs in the country. Internships, which are available throughout the year, are voluntary and usually are awarded on a highly competitive basis. COHA interns (classified as research associates) receive a very substantial experience featuring multiple publication opportunities under the intern's own byline, as well as to appear on public affairs - related radio programs. COHA's office provides a very friendly, if informal, environment in which interns strengthen their writing skills and analytical abilities. COHA is a recognized factor in the evolution of U.S., Latin American, and Canadian policy, and its interns (who average 30 members in a class) play a major role in every phase of its work.

For More on COHA Internship Opportunities go to http://www.coha.org/about_internships.php

Internship Program for Law Students

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR LAW STUDENTS

ACLU Capital Punishment Project, North Carolina - Summer 2006

The newly expanded Capital Punishment Project of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) seeks summer legal interns to work in the Project's Durham, North Carolina office. The Capital Punishment Project challenges the unfairness and arbitrariness of capital punishment while working toward the ultimate goal of abolishing the death penalty. The Project engages in public advocacy and strategic litigation, including direct representation of capital defendants. The Project's litigation is conducted throughout the country, with particular focus on the South.

Summer interns will work on active capital litigation and other projects. Working closely with project attorneys, interns will assist in all aspects of litigation: legal research; factual investigation; drafting of memoranda, affidavits and briefs.

Second year law students are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have interest in abolishment of the death penalty and commitment to civil liberties, civil rights and social justice. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the initiative and energy to see projects to completion.
Summer internships run for 10 to 12 weeks. Students are highly encouraged to seek Public Interest Fellowship funds for the internship. Arrangements may also be made with the student's law school for work/study stipends. Summer interns, who receive less than $300 per week from alternative sources, if any, will be eligible for ACLU funding for the difference between $300 and the amount they are able to obtain.
Please send an application consisting of a resume, cover letter that indicates where you found this posting; short writing sample (5-10 pages) and list of three references:

Law Student Intern Program
ACLU CPP, Suite 402
201 West Main St.
Durham, NC 27701
Or by email to: cstubbs@aclu.org
Application deadline is May 24, 2006 but applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

For those interested in learning about the labor situation in China and the fundamentals of running a small NGO.

Duties include various office tasks, grant writing, website maintenance, translating, reading newspaper articles, writing letters and emails, and more. Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese is a MUST.

Must be willing to commit for the summer either part or full time. Start and end dates are flexible as well. There is opportunity for being hired in the fall.

To apply email a cover letter and resume to Esther Shaw (eshaw@chinalaborwatch.org). In the cover letter, please mention future career interests and why you are interested in working at China Labor Watch.

Position open until filled.

Immigration Intern - Washington DC
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
www.refugees.org

USCRI's National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children (Center) was created in March 2005 in order to recruit and train volunteer attorneys and match them with unaccompanied immigrant children who have been released from federal custody all over the U.S. In FY '06, it is projected that over 7,250 unaccompanied immigrant children will arrive to the U.S. alone and be detained by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Many of them will come having faced such horrors as abuse, neglect, gang persecution, and impoverished living conditions back at home. Some will be released and reunified with family members or family friends all over the country while others will decide to return home to their country of origin or enter into ORR Foster Care. Meanwhile, these children will have to appear before an Immigration Judge to fight their cases. Before the Center's work began in 2005, it is estimated that up to 90% of these children appeared at their Immigration Court hearings without legal representation. With the help of the Center and its national network of pro bono attorneys, these unaccompanied immigrant children are now finding free legal representation, becoming orientated to the complicated U.S. Immigration Court system and are making more educated decisions about their future here in the U.S. The Center's interns and volunteers play a pivotal role in every facet of the Center's day-to-day activities. Here is a basic description of the position along with application procedures for potential intern and/or volunteer applicants.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Performing intake for the cases by interacting with the children, other family members and referrers via telephone; • Facilitating the case referral process by communicating with pro bono attorneys and mentors; • Serving as the point of contact for regional training sessions; • Performing web-based research on country conditions; • Researching important legal decisions related to immigrant children; and • Maintaining and updating the Center's Database.

Qualification:
Successful candidates have the following characteristics: • Spanish and/or Chinese language fluency; • Prior experience working with the immigrant or refugee community; • Prior experience working with children; • Professionalism; • Ability to multitask; and • Sense of humor.

Contact Information:
Eric B. Sigmon
Email:
esigmon@uscridc.org
Apply by:
August 15, 2006

HRC has 2 internship openings. A legal and a communications one, both directed to college/law students and recent graduates.

Because the Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA is a small organization, interns are integral and have to opportunity to be involved in all aspects of our work. Depending on their interests, interns can hone their translating and editing skills working on our biweekly publication, gain experience planning and organizing events (such as fundraisers, speaking tours, or delegations to Guatemala), fine-tune their research skills putting together affidavits for political asylum cases, and, in general, learn up close how a nonprofit organization functions. An intern may be asked to assist in the following areas:

The Carr Center has a limited number of openings for internships in Fall 2006 (early-September to mid-December). Decisions are made on a rolling basis, and we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Internships are a great way to learn more about human rights issues and careers and to get involved with the Center. Our internships are open to all, but are designed for undergraduates and recent graduates. A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week on a regular schedule is required, and we encourage full-time commitments of up to 35 hours per week. Please read below for details.

Human Rights Watch has a number of Internships and Clerkships opportunities available at its DC office. These includes Internships for Undergraduates, a Counterterrorism Law Clerk Internship and a US Program law clerkship.

Intern, Mekong Countries Programme - Bangkok, Thailand
FORUM-ASIA (Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development)
www.forum-asia.org
Description:
Position - Intern Programme - Mekong Countries Programme (Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam) Location - Bangkok, Thailand Employment Duration - 6 months Starting Date - As soon as possible/ Immediate

Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies of influential governments and international institutions.

HRW's Women's Rights Division ("WRD") was established in 1990 to monitor state sponsored or state tolerated violence against women and sex discrimination in all regions of the world. Much of its work consists of gathering detailed information on abuses against women and publishing reports that are as reliable, comprehensive and timely as possible, so as to effect change in repressive practices. The work of the division seeks to expand the scope of human rights work to address abuses against women that traditionally have been overlooked.

Home for Human Rights Intern

Based in: Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Reports to: AP Project Manager and HHR Executive Director.
Status: Full-Time
Salary: Unpaid
Dates: September 5th- December 15th, 2006
Apply by: August 25th, 2006.

Background:
Home for Human Rights (HHR) is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most respected human rights organization. It seeks to protect the fundamental freedoms of the people in Sri Lanka and prevent the violation of their rights as embodied in the Sri Lanka constitution, international covenants, conventions, treaties, institutions, and organizations. Additionally, HHR works with victims suffering displacement and discrimination due to caste, gender, war and the Asian tsunami. The AP intern would work primarily on the tsunami reconstruction project and the bulk of the duties would be in implementing a sustainable livelihoods assistance program. The Home for Human Rights would provide assistance in locating affordable housing and while the position is unpaid, the Advocacy Project can provide verification of work for funding.

The U.S. Program of Human Rights Watch is seeking an intern to assist staff with research on prisoners' rights issues. Additionally, the intern will help staff with HRW's death penalty work. The intern will also be responsible for administrative tasks, including filing, drafting correspondence, and handling the mail.

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) seeks highly motivated law students for summer internship positions in its Racial Justice Program. The Racial Justice Program (RJP) aims to preserve and extend constitutionally guaranteed and other rights to segments of the population that historically have been denied those rights on the basis of race, ethnicity or national origin.

The newly expanded Capital Punishment Project of the American Civil Liberties Union seeks legal interns to work in the Project's Durham, North Carolina office for the summer of 2007. The Capital Punishment Project challenges the unfairness and arbitrariness of capital punishment while working toward the ultimate goal of abolishing the death penalty. The Project engages in public advocacy and strategic litigation, including direct representation of capital defendants. The Project's litigation is conducted throughout the country, with particular focus on the South.

STAND Coalition IT Coordinator
The STAND Coalition is the student outreach division of the Genocide Intervention Network (GI-Net). STAND serves as an umbrella organization for 500 student groups active in promoting awareness, advocating for an end to the current genocide in Darfur, Sudan and working to create a permanent anti-genocide student movement.

Human Rights Internship
Vital Voices
United States (Washington DC)
http://www.vitalvoices.org/desktopdefault.aspx?page_id=30

Contact Information:
Wenchi Perkins
Email:
trafficking@vitalvoices.org

Vital Voices Global Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women engaged in building participatory democracies, stronger economies, and anti-trafficking and human rights practices.

The Human Rights Program of Vital Voices is looking to select an intern for the spring of 2007. This is an unpaid internship and requires a commitment of 30 hours per week. School credits can be arranged.

The Defensoria del Pueblo of the City of Buenos Aires is seeking interns for all of its programs (for more information on the programs go to http://www.defensoria.org.ar/). Candidates must have finished their junior year in college, have a humanities or social science major, and be FLUENT both in spoken and written Spanish. The internships are not paid, and the interns are in charge of their travel and living expenses. They must also have health insurance. Candidates must commit to a minimum of a three months internship. Candidates that exhibit cultural understandings and flexibility will be given preference.

If you are interested in applying please send your resume/CV and a cover letter IN SPANISH explaining why you are interested in the internship to grlois@defesoria.org.ar

Internship
Human Rights Foundation

Organization:
Human Rights Foundation
Location:
United States (New York, NY)
Website:
www.humanrightsfoundation.org

Contact Information:
Intern Coordinator
Phone:
212 246 8486
Email:
internships@humanrightsfoundation.org
Fax:
212 643 4278

Survival is offering a paid internship in the Campaigns Department, salary £11,000 pro rata for 11 months. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of Survival's vital campaigning work for tribal peoples.

For more information about this post, download the job profile. If you wish to apply, download and fill in the application form (available n either Word or PDF formats).

Please return completed application forms by post to: Campaigns intern applications, Survival International, 6 Charterhouse Buildings, LONDON, EC1M 7ET.

Applications at: http://www.survival-international.org/about/jobs

3-6 month Internships for social workers, investigators,teachers lawyers and others desiring to gain more experience in international human rights advocacy. These positions offer an incredible opportunity to work on the frontlines of justice in the world's largest democracy and thus serve for dignified human life and contribute peace and progress in the society.

The Campaigns Unit at Amnesty International USA is currently seeking an intern with an interest in non-profit management and advocacy through campaigning at an international human rights organization.

The intern will primarily assist with developing and maintaining administrative and communications systems as well as resources for the Campaigns Unit.

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.

The Campaign to Ban Torture seeks a self-motivated, innovative intern to advance our organizational goals through social networking on Facebook. The intern would be responsible for creating, designing and operating the Campaign to Ban Torture’s Facebook page. The goal of this position will to increase the organization’s online presence by reaching a larger audience especially through our spreadable media.

Just Foreign Policy is looking for a summer intern to help with its work around Ethiopia and human rights. The intern’s work will vary based upon her or his interests, but will include a good bit of writing, researching, and possible legislative work. Related tasks will include advocacy work and general campaign coordination. The intern should be organized and detail oriented, have excellent writing skills, and able to work well on her or his own. Experience with graphic or web design is a plus, but is not required.