PHRMG VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Our volunteers program offers a unique opportunity for students and others to work on the issue of human rights in our group. It is open for anyone who is tolerant, open-minded and committed. We are looking for volunteers who will share this vision and want to give their time and energy in humanitarian causes. This promises to be a very satisfying, office and fieldwork, experience  for all the volunteers who would like to be involved in our programs.

PHRMG activities

The PHRMG has instituted a number of projects to deal with the ongoing human rights violations. The projects include

§      Monitoring unit

This project provides the monitoring and research base for the PHRMG human rights outreach and legal activities. Four field researchers divide responsibilities into four geographic areas in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Researcher responsibilities include keeping abreast of local developments, pursuing long-term monitoring tasks, and responding to urgent human rights situations, in order to record the eyewitness testimonies of victims, witnesses and other actors.

§      Freedom of expression and democracy center

This project creates a venue where Palestinian journalists, academics, and other groups currently facing direct and indirect forms of censorship under the Palestinian Authority can more effectively contribute to the strengthening of civil society and democracy in Palestine.

§       Suicide Bombing

We aim to conduct research on this topic, exploring the motivations behind undertaking such actions, the legal context in which these crimes are committed, the responsibilities of the Palestinian legal system in upholding human rights, and the role that humanitarian organizations can play in eliminating public support for this merciless practice.

 §        The Media and Human Rights

This project works intimately with a core group of 40-50 Palestinian journalists.  United, these journalists can create the critical mass necessary to more effectively confront the constraints to freedom of expression that affect the entire media sector, and, in course, contribute to a more pluralistic and democratic Palestine.  Through a series of lecture/workshops and a follow-up conference that focuses on practical strategies, participants will gain the knowledge, the contacts, the sense of solidarity, the will, and the guidance to make a difference.

If someone is interested to donate to us then they are most welcome. Our revenue is used to educate people in the community and support the young generation in the future.

The Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group welcomes applications for unpaid internship positions from qualified and committed individuals. Given the seriousness of the work and unfortunate experiences in the past, priority will be given to those who come as part of an organized course of study or program. Additionally, due to the PHRMG's emphasis on the production of in-depth research reports on important human rights issues, placements normally will be made only for a minimum of six months. In exceptional circumstances shorter placements will be considered.

Requirements

• A degree from a college or university meeting the equivalent of a U.S. B.A.

• Current enrollment in a graduate or professional degree program or exceptional knowledge of the region or the field of human rights.

• Potential interns must be responsible and committed individuals who have a demonstrated ability to complete projects on time

• Fluency in English

• Strong competency in working with computers

• A demonstrated commitment to human rights

• Previous international travel and experience

• Demonstrated ability to work with peoples of different cultures and traditions.

• Applicants should be highly-motivated self-starters, able to work on their own without constant supervision, while simultaneously being able to see themselves as part of a team.

 What we offer

• Working experience in a high-profile local human rights organization.

• A unique insight into the realities of the Middle East and of the state-building process in Palestine.

• The opportunity to explore in depth a particular human rights topic of importance to the region, to be determined by the intern in consultation with PHRMG.

• Publication of the research report in PHRMG's bi-monthly magazine, the Palestinian Human Rights Monitor, printed in Arabic and in English and available on our website.

Application procedure

• Those interested in applying for an internship with the Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group should submit the following materials at least two months before the start of the proposed internship:

• A letter of application detailing the applicant's reasons for desiring an internship, the goals for the internship period, and relevant work or volunteer experience, as well as international experience.

• A resume.

• A letter from the applicant's academic advisor or program director (where relevant) also should be sent to the PHRMG. This letter should detail the nature of the program and provide the director's candid assessment of the applicant's strengths and weaknesses.

• Two letters of recommendation. One letter should be from an individual familiar with the applicant's academic abilities (the previously mentioned letter from the academic advisor or program director will suffice). The other letter should be from an individual with exceptional knowledge of the applicant's character and personality.

• All individuals accepted as interns along with their institutions will be required to execute a formal Internship Agreement.

If you want to participate, or for more information, write to admin@phrmg.org and send your C.V and why you are interested to join our voluntary program

PHRMG
P.O. Box 19918
East Jerusalem, 91198 via Israel