The Advocacy Director (AD) for the Americas at Amnesty International USA works on influencing policy, creating strategies, and promoting human rights for the Americas. This internship reports directly to the AD and provides support and experience in: developing and implementing advocacy strategies and tactics, contact with governmental bodies and officials, conducting legislative research, writing and editing skills, managing databases, analyzing emerging areas of the relevant law and government policy, tracking the progress of legislation in the United States Congress, and learning about the international human rights framework. The internship is unpaid.
Amnesty International
Amnesty International is the leading international organization dedicated to protecting human rights for all citizens. The USA chapter offers many opportunities to witness the important law and policy work that Amnesty performs to support those fighting abuses of power. Amnesty International is dedicated to research into the societal causes of human rights violations and uses this research to prevent further abuses Amnesty International works to protect human rights worldwide. Its vision is one of a world in which every person – regardless of race, religion, gender, or ethnicity – enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.
Amnesty Internship Program
One of the most popular of Amnesty’s many programs is the Internship Program. Internships are unpaid and intended for college juniors and seniors, recent graduates and law students. Interns have the opportunity to take part in the research projects and strategy meetings, as well as some Congressional office meetings. Amnesty Internship programs are usually based at the International Secretariat (IS) offices in London, Geneva, and New York and occasionally in other IS offices. Internship programs tend to focus on our areas of International Law and Advocacy or are fellowships provided in partnership with universities. Interns will gain valuable insight into the operations of these areas; vacancy notices will have further details of what each placement will involve. Interns are generally recruited for a four to six month period on a part or full-time basis to an intern appropriate program of activity.
Location
Amnesty International Internship Program 2022 will be taken place in the Amnesty office in the United States.
Benefits
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Eligibilities
Having or currently working towards a bachelor’s degreeCommitment to and interest in human rights and social justiceUnderstanding of the Latin America and the Caribbean regionsAbility to conduct Congressional researchStrong attention to detailProactive problem-solving skillsKnowledge of Amnesty InternationalSelf-motivation and ability to work independentlyCommitment to diversityStrong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skillsExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skillsPositive attitudeAbility to be a team playerPassion for campaigning on specific cases of human rights abuseSpanish language skills are a plus
Eligible Regions: Open for All.
APPLICATION PROCESS
It can be part-time or full time for the Summer 2022 term. Due to the high profile of many Amnesty International cases and projects, the organization has very high standards for interns. While positions are unpaid, prospective interns are required to have NGO (non-governmental organization) and research experience in order to qualify. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to ic-dc@aiusa.org. Click on the link below to apply for this role. As a part of your application, please upload a combined PDF that includes your resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references. At the moment, according to https://careers.amnesty.org/, there is no vacancies for an internship. However, keep in touch with our site to know when the next opportunity for an Internship at Amnesty will open up. APPLY NOW OFFICIAL LINK We have other great scholarship opportunities that might be of help to your search
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