The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. The organization envisions a world where every person participates with dignity as an equal member of society, regardless of gender, and where every woman is free to decide whether or when to have children. This internship role is crucial in supporting the Africa Program's efforts.
Scope of Internship
The scope of the internship includes, but is not limited to, the following key areas:
- Assisting in conducting legal and policy research and analysis on policies, laws, and decisions that impact sexual health and reproductive rights (SRHR) within the African region.
- Conducting research on global international human rights law and comparative law developments likely to impact SRHR in Africa.
- Supporting the Africa Program’s litigation and advocacy efforts by assisting with, among others, drafting legal petitions, correspondence, briefing papers, internal memorandums, and other advocacy documents.
- Fact-checking sources for reports and cases.
- Assisting with tracking media mentions and supporting other aspects of program reporting and communication.
- Assisting in logistics and communications for program-related events, meetings, seminars, and workshops, and reporting on the same.
- Supporting other duties as may be required from time to time, including administrative tasks and joint activities with other partners.
Requirements and Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Laws degree.
- Demonstrable knowledge of international law, international human rights, women’s rights, or other related fields.
- Undergraduate or post-graduate international human rights law coursework will be a significant advantage.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal presentation skills.
- Demonstrated interest in women’s rights and reproductive rights, including a career in reproductive rights or human rights litigation, advocacy, or research.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
- Have the capability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed; and be a motivated self-starter and highly organized.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential matters appropriately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
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