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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: Sep 21, 2023
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Amnesty International USA seeks a Missouri State Death Penalty Abolition Coordinator (SDPAC) to join our team of skilled, dedicated member leaders working to abolish the death penalty. SDPACs serve as local coordinators for Amnesty’s death penalty abolition advocacy in their state. This is a non-paid position except for expenses related to SDPAC work. RESPONSIBILITIES CONTENT EXPERT: Keep AI groups, volunteers, and staff informed of death penalty news in Missouri, including upcoming executions and death penalty related legislation DEATH PENALTY STRATEGIST: Coordinate with AI staff on national death penalty strategy; work with Missouri organizations and organizers to coordinate statewide strategies ACTIVIST MOBILIZER: Mobilize activists to engage in grassroots legislative advocacy, especially when executions are scheduled; plan and implement death penalty education events for AI members and the community COALITION PARTNER: Serve as AI’s local representative in state anti-death penalty coalitions; build partnerships with organizations related to racial and criminal justice REQUIREMENTS Must live in the United States (ideally a Missouri resident) Minimum two-year commitment Attend SDPAC trainings and meetings as scheduled (travel expenses covered by AI) Engaged and responsive We are looking for thoughtful, committed team members who are skilled, dedicated to death penalty abolition, and ready to join our team. To apply, please complete the SDPAC application below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Amanda Armstrong memberleader@aiusa.org. SDPAC Application: https://www.amnestyusa.org/sdpac-application/ Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Women, People of Color, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically disenfranchised populations are encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2023
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Amnesty International USA seeks a volunteer Country Specialist to help monitor the human rights situation in Central Asia and support in mobilizing action to promote and protect human rights. 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 Central Asia Country Specialist will join AIUSA’s Central Asia 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 Asia. 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 Central Asia. As Central Asia Country Specialist you'll work with partners to: Routinely monitor the political and human rights situation in Central Asia, with a solid understanding of AI’s policy and specific concerns pertaining to Central Asia. Develop and implement action strategies for Central Asia in coordination with Amnesty International’s researchers and campaigners around the world and the Advocacy Director of Europe and Central Asia. Provide general assistance, information, and actions to AIUSA members and activists seeking to work on issues related to human rights in Central Asia. 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 Central Asia 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 Central Asia at Amnesty’s International Secretariat. Provide expert letters of support for asylum seekers in Central Asia and occasionally testify at hearings. Serve as spokespersons for Central Asia 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 diaspora groups in Central Asia on AIUSA’s specific priorities. You're the ideal Central Asia 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 Central Asia. 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 Central Asia. 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 languages relevant to Central Asia is preferred. Thoughtful, respectful, and committed team member dedicated to human rights in Central Asia 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: Sep 21, 2023
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Amnesty International USA seeks an Oklahoma State Death Penalty Abolition Coordinator (SDPAC) to join our team of skilled, dedicated member leaders working to abolish the death penalty. SDPACs serve as local coordinators for Amnesty’s death penalty abolition advocacy in their state. This is a non-paid position except for expenses related to SDPAC work. RESPONSIBILITIES CONTENT EXPERT: Keep AI groups, volunteers, and staff informed of death penalty news in Ohio, including upcoming executions and death penalty related legislation DEATH PENALTY STRATEGIST: Coordinate with AI staff on national death penalty strategy; work with Oklahoma organizations and organizers to coordinate statewide strategies ACTIVIST MOBILIZER: Mobilize activists to engage in grassroots legislative advocacy, especially when executions are scheduled; plan and implement death penalty education events for AI members and the community COALITION PARTNER: Serve as AI’s local representative in state anti-death penalty coalitions; build partnerships with organizations related to racial and criminal justice REQUIREMENTS Must live in the United States (ideally a Oklahoma resident) Minimum two-year commitment Attend SDPAC trainings and meetings as scheduled (travel expenses covered by AI) Engaged and responsive We are looking for thoughtful, committed team members who are skilled, dedicated to death penalty abolition, and ready to join our team. Please fill out the SDPAC Application here: https://www.amnestyusa.org/sdpac-application/ Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Women, People of Color, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically disenfranchised populations are encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2023
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Amnesty International USA seeks a Florida State Death Penalty Abolition Coordinator (SDPAC) to join our team of skilled, dedicated member leaders working to abolish the death penalty. SDPACs serve as local coordinators for Amnesty’s death penalty abolition advocacy in their state. This is a non-paid position except for expenses related to SDPAC work. RESPONSIBILITIES CONTENT EXPERT: Keep AI groups, volunteers, and staff informed of death penalty news in Ohio, including upcoming executions and death penalty related legislation DEATH PENALTY STRATEGIST: Coordinate with AI staff on national death penalty strategy; work with Florida organizations and organizers to coordinate statewide strategies ACTIVIST MOBILIZER: Mobilize activists to engage in grassroots legislative advocacy, especially when executions are scheduled; plan and implement death penalty education events for AI members and the community COALITION PARTNER: Serve as AI’s local representative in state anti-death penalty coalitions; build partnerships with organizations related to racial and criminal justice REQUIREMENTS Must live in the United States (ideally a Florida resident) Minimum two-year commitment Attend SDPAC trainings and meetings as scheduled (travel expenses covered by AI) Engaged and responsive We are looking for thoughtful, committed team members who are skilled, dedicated to death penalty abolition, and ready to join our team. Please fill out the SDPAC Application here: https://www.amnestyusa.org/sdpac-application/ Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Women, People of Color, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically disenfranchised populations are encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2023
