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Amnesty International USA seeks a volunteer Country Specialist to help monitor the human rights situation in Russia and support in mobilizing action to promote and protect human rights in these countries. AIUSA’s Country Specialists serve as country experts and strategists and are part of a corps of volunteer leaders known as the Coordination Group program, which is organized by sub world region. The Russia Country Specialist will join AIUSA’s Eurasia and Turkey Coordination Group (also known as Cogroup), which consists of skilled, dedicated specialists working closely with AI staff and others to advance human rights in the Eurasia and Turkey region. This volunteer position is an exciting opportunity to contribute your human rights passion and expertise while leveraging and expanding your skills. You’ll get training and support by AIUSA and be part of a community of activists advancing human rights in Russia. As Russia Country Specialist you'll work with partners to: Routinely monitor the political and human rights situation in Russia, with a solid understanding of AI’s policy and specific concerns pertaining to Russia. Develop and implement action strategies for Russia in coordination with Amnesty International’s researchers and campaigners around the world and the Advocacy Director of Eurasia. Provide general assistance, information, and actions to AIUSA members and activists seeking to work on issues related to human rights in Russia. Assist the organization in developing and maintaining contacts with counterparts in other human rights organizations, solidarity groups and other stakeholders. Collaborate with AIUSA Advocacy Directors on any aspects of AIUSA’s legislative work pertaining to Russia i.e. communicating with US State Department desk officers, US embassies abroad, foreign embassies in Washington DC and consulates throughout the US. Serve as AIUSA’s liaison to colleagues working on Russia at Amnesty’s International Secretariat. Provide expert letters of support for Russian asylum seekers and occasionally testify at hearings. Serve as spokespersons for Russia for AIUSA; respond to and initiate media coverage on the relevant country or theme. This includes both domestic and international print, TV, radio, and digital outlets. Work with relevant staff to maintain/update country or thematic pages on AIUSA’s website and to create/publish online actions and blogs. Engage and work in partnership with Russian diaspora groups on AIUSA’s specific priorities. You're the ideal Russia Country Specialist candidate if you have these qualifications: Based in the United States, willing to commit to the role for a minimum of two years. Substantive knowledge of human rights issues and trends in Russia. Familiar with advocacy or research relating to the rights of civilians in conflict, women, peace & security, and/or minority rights. Experience with grassroots campaigning and/or Amnesty International. Familiarity with international human rights standards. Experience studying or supporting civil society, human rights, gender equality, LGBTI rights, or fundamental freedoms in Russia. Comfortable speaking out on human rights either on social media, in front of a public audience, by lobbying members of congress or through writing. Engaged and responsive. Knowledge and fluency of Russian or other regional languages is preferred. Thoughtful, respectful, and committed team member dedicated to human rights in Russia and ready to join our team. Able to commit a sufficient amount of time to accomplish the tasks outlined above. To apply, please fill out AIUSA's Country and Thematic Specialist application and upload your resume and a brief letter of interest. Application link: https://www.amnestyusa.org/country-thematic-specialist-application/ AIUSA is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, indigenous status, immigration status, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected and non-merit factors.
Date Posted: 2024-04-30
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Amnesty International USA seeks a volunteer Country Specialist to help monitor the human rights situation in Guatemala and support in mobilizing action to promote and protect human rights in this country. AIUSA’s Country Specialists serve as country experts and strategists and are part of a corps of volunteer leaders known as the Coordination Group program, which is organized by sub world region. The Guatemala Country Specialist will join AIUSA’s Central America and the Caribbean Coordination Group (also known as Cogroup), which consists of skilled, dedicated specialists working closely with AI staff and others to advance human rights in the Central America and the Caribbean. This volunteer position is an exciting opportunity to contribute your human rights passion and expertise while leveraging and expanding your skills. You’ll get training and support by AIUSA and be part of a community of activists advancing human rights in Guatemala. As Guatemala Country Specialist you'll work with partners to: Routinely monitor the political and human rights situation in Guatemala, with a solid understanding of AI’s policy and specific concerns pertaining to Guatemala. Develop and implement action strategies for Guatemala in coordination with Amnesty International’s researchers and campaigners around the world and AIUSA Advocacy Director. Provide general assistance, information, and actions to AIUSA members and activists seeking to work on issues related to human rights in Guatemala. Assist the organization in developing and maintaining contacts with counterparts in other human rights organizations, solidarity groups and other stakeholders. Collaborate with AIUSA Advocacy Directors on any aspects of AIUSA’s legislative work pertaining to Guatemala i.e. communicating with US State Department desk officers, US embassies abroad, foreign embassies in Washington DC and consulates throughout the US. Serve as AIUSA’s liaison to colleagues working on Guatemala at Amnesty’s International Secretariat. Provide expert letters of support for Guatemalan asylum seekers and occasionally testify at hearings. Serve as spokespersons for Guatemala for AIUSA; respond to and initiate media coverage on the relevant country or theme. This includes both domestic and international print, TV, radio, and digital outlets. Work with relevant staff to maintain/update country or thematic pages on AIUSA’s website and to create/publish online actions and blogs. Engage and work in partnership with Guatemalan diaspora groups on AIUSA’s specific priorities. You're the ideal Guatemala Country Specialist candidate if you have these qualifications: Based in the United States, willing to commit to the role for a minimum of two years. Substantive knowledge of human rights issues and trends in Guatemala. Familiar with advocacy or research relating to the rights of civilians in conflict, women, peace & security, and/or minority rights. Experience with grassroots campaigning and/or Amnesty International. Familiarity with international human rights standards. Experience studying or supporting civil society, human rights, gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights, or fundamental freedoms in Guatemala. Comfortable speaking out on human rights either on social media, in front of a public audience, by lobbying members of congress or through writing. Engaged and responsive. Knowledge and fluency of Spanish or other regional languages is preferred. Thoughtful, respectful, and committed team member dedicated to human rights in Guatemala and ready to join our team. Able to commit a sufficient amount of time to accomplish the tasks outlined above. OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. What does that mean for Amnesty International in the United States? It means using our people power to fight injustice and centering the voices and experiences of those most impacted by racist structures, beliefs, and laws. Fundamentally, it means doing our human rights work differently than it has been done before, because we know that who we work with, how we work, the work we do, and ultimately who we are, are all interconnected. As an international, intercultural, intergenerational and intersectional movement of activists committed to protecting and advancing human rights for all, Amnesty is deeply committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA). To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/idea/
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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Amnesty International USA seeks a volunteer Country Specialist to help monitor the human rights situation in Turkey and support in mobilizing action to promote and protect human rights in these countries. AIUSA’s Country Specialists serve as country experts and strategists and are part of a corps of volunteer leaders known as the Coordination Group program, which is organized by sub world region. The Turkey Country Specialist will join AIUSA’s Eurasia and Turkey Coordination Group (also known as Cogroup), which consists of skilled, dedicated specialists working closely with AI staff and others to advance human rights in the Eurasia and Turkey region. This volunteer position is an exciting opportunity to contribute your human rights passion and expertise while leveraging and expanding your skills. You’ll get training and support by AIUSA and be part of a community of activists advancing human rights in Turkey. As Turkey Country Specialist you'll work with partners to: Routinely monitor the political and human rights situation in Turkey with a solid understanding of AI’s policy and specific concerns pertaining to Turkey. Develop and implement action strategies for Turkey in coordination with Amnesty International’s researchers and campaigners around the world and the Advocacy Director of Eurasia. Provide general assistance, information, and actions to AIUSA members and activists seeking to work on issues related to human rights in Turkey. Assist the organization in developing and maintaining contacts with counterparts in other human rights organizations, solidarity groups and other stakeholders. Collaborate with AIUSA Advocacy Directors on any aspects of AIUSA’s legislative work pertaining to Turkey. i.e. communicating with US State Department desk officers, US embassies abroad, foreign embassies in Washington DC and consulates throughout the US. Serve as AIUSA’s liaison to colleagues working on Turkey at Amnesty’s International Secretariat. Provide expert letters of support for Turkish asylum seekers and occasionally testify at hearings. Serve as spokespersons for Turkey for AIUSA; respond to and initiate media coverage on the relevant country or theme. This includes both domestic and international print, TV, radio, and digital outlets. Work with relevant staff to maintain/update country or thematic pages on AIUSA’s website and to create/publish online actions and blogs. Engage and work in partnership with Turkish diaspora groups on AIUSA’s specific priorities. You're the ideal Turkey Country Specialist candidate if you have these qualifications: Based in the United States, willing to commit to the role for a minimum of two years. Substantive knowledge of human rights issues and trends in Turkey. Familiar with advocacy or research relating to the rights of civilians in conflict, women, peace & security, and/or minority rights. Experience with grassroots campaigning and/or Amnesty International. Familiarity with international human rights standards. Experience studying or supporting civil society, human rights, gender equality, LGBTI rights, or fundamental freedoms in Turkey. Comfortable speaking out on human rights either on social media, in front of a public audience, by lobbying members of congress or through writing. Engaged and responsive. Knowledge and fluency of Turkish or other regional languages is preferred. Thoughtful, respectful, and committed team member dedicated to human rights in Turkey and ready to join our team. Able to commit a sufficient amount of time to accomplish the tasks outlined above. To apply, please fill out AIUSA's Country and Thematic Specialist application and upload your resume and a brief letter of interest. Application link: https://www.amnestyusa.org/country-thematic-specialist-application/ WORKING AT AIUSA Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer. AIUSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply. OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. What does that mean for Amnesty International in the United States? It means using our people power to fight injustice and centering the voices and experiences of those most impacted by racist structures, beliefs, and laws. Fundamentally, it means doing our human rights work differently than it has been done before, because we know that who we work with, how we work, the work we do, and ultimately who we are, are all interconnected. As an international, intercultural, intergenerational and intersectional movement of activists committed to protecting and advancing human rights for all, Amnesty is deeply committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA). To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/idea/
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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CALL FOR LEADERS: SAUDI ARABIA COUNTRY SPECIALIST Amnesty International USA seeks a volunteer Country Specialist to help monitor the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia and support in mobilizing action to promote and protect human rights in this country. AIUSA’s Country Specialists serve as country experts and strategists and are part of a corps of volunteer leaders known as the Coordination Group program, which is organized by sub world region. The Saudi Arabia Country Specialist will join AIUSA’s Middle East and North Africa Coordination Group (also known as Cogroup), which consists of skilled, dedicated specialists working closely with AI staff and others to advance human rights in the MENA region. This volunteer position is an exciting opportunity to contribute your human rights passion and expertise while leveraging and expanding your skills. You’ll get training and support by AIUSA and be part of a community of activists advancing human rights in Saudi Arabia. As Saudi Arabia Country Specialist you'll work with partners to: Routinely monitor the political and human rights situation in Saudi Arabia, with a solid understanding of AI’s policy and specific concerns pertaining to Saudi Arabia. Develop and implement action strategies for Saudi Arabia in coordination with Amnesty International’s researchers and campaigners around the world and the AIUSA Advocacy Director of MENA. Provide general assistance, information, and actions to AIUSA members and activists seeking to work on issues related to human rights in Saudi Arabia. Assist the organization in developing and maintaining contacts with counterparts in other human rights organizations, solidarity groups and other stakeholders. Collaborate with AIUSA Advocacy Directors on any aspects of AIUSA’s legislative work pertaining to Saudi Arabia i.e. communicating with US State Department desk officers, US embassies abroad, foreign embassies in Washington DC and consulates throughout the US. Serve as AIUSA’s liaison to colleagues working on Saudi Arabia at Amnesty’s International Secretariat. Provide expert letters of support for Saudi Arabian asylum seekers and occasionally testify at hearings. Serve as spokespersons for Saudi Arabia for AIUSA; respond to and initiate media coverage on the relevant country or theme. This includes both domestic and international print, TV, radio, and digital outlets. Work with relevant staff to maintain/update country or thematic pages on AIUSA’s website and to create/publish online actions and blogs. Engage and work in partnership with Saudi Arabian diaspora groups on AIUSA’s specific priorities. You're the ideal Saudi Arabia Country Specialist candidate if you have these qualifications: Based in the United States, willing to commit to the role for a minimum of two years. Substantive knowledge of human rights issues and trends in Saudi Arabia. Familiar with advocacy or research relating to the rights of civilians in conflict, women, peace & security, and/or minority rights. Experience with grassroots campaigning and/or Amnesty International. Familiarity with international human rights standards. Experience studying or supporting civil society, human rights, gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights, or fundamental freedoms in Saudi Arabia. Comfortable speaking out on human rights either on social media, in front of a public audience, by lobbying members of congress or through writing. Engaged and responsive. Knowledge and fluency of Arabic or other regional languages is preferred. Thoughtful, respectful, and committed team member dedicated to human rights in Saudi Arabia and ready to join our team. Able to commit a sufficient amount of time to accomplish the tasks outlined above. OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. What does that mean for Amnesty International in the United States? It means using our people power to fight injustice and centering the voices and experiences of those most impacted by racist structures, beliefs, and laws. Fundamentally, it means doing our human rights work differently than it has been done before, because we know that who we work with, how we work, the work we do, and ultimately who we are, are all interconnected. As an international, intercultural, intergenerational and intersectional movement of activists committed to protecting and advancing human rights for all, Amnesty is deeply committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA). To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/idea/
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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Amnesty International USA seeks a volunteer Country Specialist to help monitor the human rights situation in Nigeria and support in mobilizing action to promote and protect human rights in these countries. AIUSA’s Country Specialists serve as country experts and strategists and are part of a corps of volunteer leaders known as the Coordination Group program, which is organized by sub world region. The Nigeria Specialist will join AIUSA’s West Africa Coordination Group (also known as Cogroup), which consists of skilled, dedicated specialists working closely with AI staff and others to advance human rights in the West Africa region. This volunteer position is an exciting opportunity to contribute your human rights passion and expertise while leveraging and expanding your skills. You’ll get training and support by AIUSA and be part of a community of activists advancing human rights in Nigeria. As Nigeria Country Specialist, you’ll work with partners to: Routinely monitor the political and human rights situation in Nigeria, with a solid understanding of AI’s policy and specific concerns pertaining to Nigeria. Develop and implement action strategies for Nigeria in coordination with Amnesty International’s researchers and campaigners around the world and the Advocacy Director of Africa. Provide general assistance, information, and actions to AIUSA members and activists seeking to work on issues related to human rights in Nigeria. Assist the organization in developing and maintaining contacts with counterparts in other human rights organizations, solidarity groups and other stakeholders. Collaborate with AIUSA Advocacy Directors on any aspects of AIUSA’s legislative work pertaining to Nigeria i.e. communicating with US State Department desk officers, US embassies abroad, foreign embassies in Washington DC and consulates throughout the US. Serve as AIUSA’s liaison to colleagues working on Nigeria at Amnesty’s International Secretariat. Provide expert letters of support for Nigerian asylum seekers and occasionally testify at hearings. Serve as spokespersons for Russia for AIUSA; respond to and initiate media coverage on the relevant country or theme. This includes both domestic and international print, TV, radio, and digital outlets. Work with relevant staff to maintain/update country or thematic pages on AIUSA’s website and to create/publish online actions and blogs. Engage and work in partnership with Nigerian diaspora groups on AIUSA’s specific priorities. You're the ideal Nigeria Country Specialist candidate if you have these qualifications: Based in the United States, willing to commit to the role for a minimum of two years. Substantive knowledge of human rights issues and trends in Nigeria. Familiar with advocacy or research relating to the rights of civilians in conflict, women, peace & security, and/or minority rights. Experience with grassroots campaigning and/or Amnesty International. Familiarity with international human rights standards. Experience studying or supporting civil society, human rights, gender equality, LGBTI rights, or fundamental freedoms in Nigeria. Comfortable speaking out on human rights either on social media, in front of a public audience, by lobbying members of congress or through writing. Engaged and responsive. Knowledge and fluency of Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba or other regional languages is preferred. Thoughtful, respectful, and committed team member dedicated to human rights in Nigeria and ready to join our team. Able to commit a sufficient amount of time to accomplish the tasks outlined above. To apply, please fill out AIUSA's Country and Thematic Specialist application and upload your resume and a brief letter of interest. Application link: https://www.amnestyusa.org/country-thematic-specialist-application/ AIUSA is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, indigenous status, immigration status, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected and non-merit factors.
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
