Deadline:
As soon as possible
NGO & Institutes
Location(s)
Belgium Online
Brussels
Overview
The European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR) is seeking creative, organized, passionate, and hard-working applicants for a six-month Advocacy Internship based in Brussels, Belgium. Through this program, interns can expect to gain valuable hands-on international advocacy experience through working with the European Parliament and the European Union.
Details
Main Activities
- Conduct research on regionally-focused human rights crises and issues in the Arab Gulf region and their relations to the international human rights legal framework;
- Draft policy papers, briefing documents, and advocacy letters to support ECDHR’s mission;
- Assist in ECDHR’s advocacy at the European Parliament, including through outreach and meetings;
- Attend and report on events, briefings, and other relevant meetings during European Parliament sessions;
- Support social media activities and provide administrative support where needed.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Key Skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Motivation, strong organizational skills, and ability to be self-starting;
- Familiarity with UN human rights mechanisms;
- Proficiency at Microsoft Office and social media platforms, in particular Twitter;
- Ability to commit to 20 hours per week.
Education
- Undergraduate degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law or related field
Languages and Location
- Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English;
- Candidates must be based in Brussels.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
We are happy to work with students seeking academic course credit for their work. This is a remote or in-person, unpaid internship that reports directly to the Executive Director.
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