MADRE, the international women’s human rights organization has currently launched the Women’s Human Rights Advocacy Fellowship which is an opportunity for those interested in advancing women’s human rights at the international level. The Fellow will work with MADRE and/or its sister organizations for a period of one year to build and implement strategies for promoting women’s human rights at the international level. The applicant should commit for giving at least one year of time for this fellowship opportunity. The fellow will be required to be based in New York and a stipend of US $10,000 would be provided as compensation. Both US and non-US-based citizens can apply for this fellowship.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Represent MADRE at meetings and in coalition work with other NGOs and UN contacts.
- Follow and participate in the Gender Equality Architecture Reform (GEAR) Campaign, the Beijing+15 process, and other UN processes as needed.
- Draft and submit testimony to the UN Human Rights Council.
- Conduct research for publications and program work on gender dimensions of food sovereignty and climate change; women’s health and violence against women; and peace building and women’s political participation.
- Develop and implement a strategy to advance women’s human rights in UN processes.
- Collaborate with MADRE Program and Human Rights Advocacy staff.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to women’s human rights and MADRE’s mission.
- Strong understanding of UN system.
- Experience in international human rights advocacy at the UN or other international institution is an asset.
The last to apply for the fellowship is 31 August 2009. For more information, visit this link.
