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The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect saves lives by mobilizing the international community to act in situations where populations are at risk of mass atrocity crimes. They exist to uphold the norm of the Responsibility to Protect – known as R2P – adopted by the UN in 2005. This principle seeks to ensure that the international community never again fails to halt the mass atrocity crimes of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. To make the promise of R2P a reality, the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (GCR2P) was established in 2008 by supportive governments, leading figures from the human rights field (including former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans and former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson), as well as five of the world’s leading international non-governmental organizations (Human Rights Watch, International Crisis Group, Oxfam International, Refugees International and the World Federalist Movement).
The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect was established in February 2008 as a catalyst to promote and apply the norm of the “Responsibility to Protect” populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Through its advocacy, programs and publications, the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect acts as a resource for governments, international institutions and civil society on prevention and early action to halt and respond to mass atrocity crimes.
What Are The Details Of The Opportunity?
- Internship Mode: Offline
- Job Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Stipend: The internship is unpaid, however, they do offer a small transportation stipend.
- Eligibility:
- Recently graduated/enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level university program in the fields of international relations, international law, social science, political science or other relevant areas of study.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of R2P and its application is and advantage.
- Familiarity with the UN system is preferred.
- Must have expertise in all MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access).
- Excellent written and oral communication, research and writing skills.
- Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and an eagerness to complete all assigned tasks.
- Ability to take direction well and work independently.
- Ability to manage time effectively and juggle multiple assignments with an aptitude for meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
- Attention to detail and precision is a necessity.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in French, Spanish or another official UN language is anadvantage.
- Application Deadline: They are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
- Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample (3-5 pages maximum) on a related topic to Ms. Juliette Paauwe (jpaauwe@globalr2p.org)
- Responsibilities:
- Conducting research on country situations where people are at risk of mass atrocity crimes, or where R2P is invoked.
- Conducting research and compile information on R2P-related news and events, including tracking statements and positions of UN Member States, regional institutions and other basic policy research.
- Assisting Global Centre staff with advocacy and the planning of meetings and events.
- Providing assistance with administrative tasks including copying, emailing and providing summaries of reports as needed
For More Information:
CLICK HERE For The Notification
CLICK HERE To Visit The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect Website
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