The Protection Project - Summer 2008 Internship

The International Human Rights Internship Program Fall 2008

The Protection Project Background: The Protection Project is a human rights research institute based at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C. The Protection Project focuses on promoting human rights values throughout the world by engaging in academic research and conducting training, exchange, and fellowship programs focusing on issues of trafficking in persons and child labor, human rights education, women’s empowerment, state compliance with internationally recognized human rights and capacity building for civil society in developing and transition countries.

Purpose of the Internship: The Protection Project International Human Rights Internship is designed to provide for a rigorous academic and professional experience in the field of human rights for the purpose of fostering both grassroots and government level leadership and support for the promotion of human rights values in targeted countries throughout the world. The Internship recipient will be responsible for a number of projects related to the promotion of human rights values.
The Intern will have the opportunity to establish professional contacts in the field of human rights and to develop collaborative research and professional relationships by participating in the daily activities of The Protection Project and by taking advantage of access to a wide variety of activities taking place in Washington D.C. at various academic institutions, governmental, non-governmental, and international organizations. The research intern will be able to participate in conferences, seminars and workshops held by leading institutions in the field of human rights.

Terms and Duration of the Internship: The Protection Project International Human Rights Internship at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies is an unpaid position. The Internship Program will star on Monday, September 1, 2008 and end on Friday, November 28, 2008.

Qualifications:

University background in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology or any other related fields;
Excellent written and oral English skills;
Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise formats;
Strong research and writing skills;
Experience in working with human rights;
Good knowledge of computer applications.

Application Materials:

Resume;
Copies of academic degrees;
Two letters of reference, from supervisors or professors or others as appropriate;
A detailed statement of interest outlining past experience in the human rights field and goals the candidate hopes to achieve by participating in the program.

Deadline: Application must be submitted by Friday, August 15, 2008.

All items should be sent by email to epanter2@jhu.edu or by regular mail to the following address:

Elaine Panter,
Director for Programs and Planning
The Protection Project
The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
Suite 503
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 505
Washington, DC 20036
USA