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Human Rights Watch has been working for seven years with the victims of Chad's exiled former president, Hissène Habré, to bring him to trial. In July 2006, at the request of the African Union, the president of Senegal, where Mr. Habré lives in exile, agreed to prosecute Mr. Habré. In January 2007, the Senegalese National Assembly adopted a new law which allows Senegalese courts to prosecute cases of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture, even when they are committed outside of Senegal, thus lifting the legal obstacles to Habré’s trial in Senegal. Please visit http://www.hrw.org/justice/habre/ for more information.
Internship Description:
Human Rights Watch is seeking a full-time intern to assist with HRW’s work on the case against Hissène Habré. The intern will be supervised by Reed Brody, HRW’s counsel in this matter, and will help HRW keep in touch with HRW’s partners in Senegal and Chad, draft advocacy letters and press releases, monitor press and events, and assist with research. The intern will also be responsible for administrative tasks, including filing, translating, accounting, and helping staff and partners with travel arrangements.
This internship is unpaid. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Qualifications:
This internship is open to law students, law graduates, and graduate students with expertise in international criminal law or international relations. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in international human rights and/or international criminal law. Oral and written fluency in French and English is required. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required.
How to Apply:
Please apply immediately by emailing a letter of interest in French, resume, names or letters of reference and dates of availability, (no calls or email inquiries, please) to Reed Brody at brodyr@hrw.org. Please use "Habré Internship Application – 2007 - 2008" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
