Tag: Human Rights

UN Advocacy Intern – Human Rights Watch

Internship Description: Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking applicants to intern with the Advocacy Director and the Human Rights Council Advocate. The Geneva-based internship will focus on the activities of the advocacy team before, during and after the 30th Human Rights Council session, and 23rd Universal Periodic Review. The intern will be an active member …

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Internship – Middle East and North Africa Division, Human Rights Watch

Internship Description: The Middle East and North Africa Division (“MENA”) of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is currently seeking an intern in the Beirut office to focus on the following: Research: The intern will perform various short- and long-term research assignments using sources in English and Arabic and, with HRW staff, may conduct interviews over the …

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Sarajevo Youth Summit

The Sarajevo Youth Summit will give the opportunity for youth voices to be heard and for youth from the Western Balkans to exchange experiences about the issues they feel are relevant and important for the region’s future. They will also share knowledge and experiences of activists from (post)conflict societies and emerging democracies that could be …

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Executive Director – Law School Human Rights Center, University of Minnesota

Qualifications Required: Completed J.D. degree.  Minimum of three years professional experience working in human rights or international law.  Human rights or international law experience with at least one of the following areas:  practice, advocacy, government or philanthropy. Demonstrated success in promoting and supporting diversity. A collegial, consultative management style with the ability to be strong …

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Nominations for 2015 Human Rights Tulip Award Open

The Human Rights Tulip is the Dutch government’s human rights award. Foreign minister Bert Koenders will present the prize and the bronze tulip-shaped statue to the winner on 10 December, International Human Rights Day. ‘At a time when human rights are under pressure, support for human rights defenders is more important than ever,’ said the …

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Israel / Palestine Researcher

The Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Israel/Palestine Researcher. The Researcher will be responsible for developing and implementing a research and advocacy strategy on Israel/Palestine.  Ideally, the position will be based in Jerusalem or Ramallah. Responsibilities: Research, monitor and document …

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship on National Human Rights Systems in Developing Countries

The Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen and the Danish Institute for Human Rights are looking for a PhD candidate to examine the mandate, the roles and the practices of state actors in relation to international human rights standards and systems in developing countries, ideally DIHR partner countries and/or DANIDA priority countries. The …

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Assistant Lawyer Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro – Serbia

Vacancy Notice N° e55/2015 Assistant Lawyer Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro – Serbia (Grade B3) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights The Junior Professionals Programme: the Assistant Lawyers’ scheme The Assistant Lawyers’ Scheme opens the doors of the European Court of Human Rights to legal professionals at the start of their career, giving …

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Project Assistant – Council of Europe Office in Tbilisi

Vacancy Notice N° o27/2015 Project Assistant (Grade B1/B2) Office of the Directorate General of Programmes Council of Europe Office in Tbilisi Job mission Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Human Rights National Implementation Division, the Project Assistant will carry out multiple assignments to meet the overall and specific …

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Project Manager – Human Rights, Gender and Civil Society

Job opportunity in the European Union Delegation to Afghanistan as Project Manager – Human Rights, Gender and Civil Society Post: Local Agent group I in the Afghanistan Delegation – Post number 1-46061 (OPS) The Project Manager (PM) will work under the supervision of the Head of Section for Democracy and Accountability, and will be primarily …

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