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If you’re applying to a fellowship, internship, or even graduate school you may be asked to write a personal statement as part of your application. These statements are the best…
Canada has played an active role in the promotion and development of human rights norms since the 20th century. As an original member of the United Nations (UN), founded in…
I was born and raised in Venezuela, therefore since a young age I was aware of who Hugo Chavez was and how 21st century socialism works. When I finished high…
In 2014, I undertook a six month internship with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at their field office in Cape Town. The following outlines the various responsibilities…
For human rights workers, social media is an important professional tool. It can be used to spread information, to raise awareness, and to find employment. But it’s also the place…
Working in human rights areas can be challenging and intense. One of the disciplines, that organizations use in their approach to strengthen social justice, is research, which is often concerned…
Operating in a field where a multitude of organizations and individuals are vying for scarce financial resources, non-governmental organizations are placing a stronger priority on attracting and retaining development professionals…
Croatia has a two decades long history of civil society, which began to develop slowly from the early 1990s when citizens became aware of the opportunities and ways in which…
The majority of civil society and human rights organizations in Serbia were formed as a part of anti-war movement during the civil wars in the territory of the former Yugoslavia…
Networking comes naturally to many people, it comes down to confidence and faith in your abilities and a little self awareness. For some it's a gift but others it's…
Even 20 years after the arms have been silent and the conflict that took around 100.000 lives away, Bosnia and Herzegovina still remains highly decentralized and affected by the internal…
Internships are great tools to improve your chances as a job applicant and thus it is a worthwhile investment in becoming an intern. Internships do more than just look good…
