{"id":4815,"date":"2013-11-25T04:59:06","date_gmt":"2013-11-25T04:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iuhrdf.org\/en\/events\/"},"modified":"2013-11-25T04:59:06","modified_gmt":"2013-11-25T04:59:06","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iuhrdf.org\/en\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Volunteer opportunities with IUHRDF<\/strong><\/p>\n

IUHRDF seeks two volunteers to supports it programs in Washington, DC:<\/p>\n

1.     Research: <\/strong>Volunteer will assist the project director by researching Uyghur human rights issues.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Responsibilities include conducting research online; updating website weekly with relevant news articles and other publications related to Uyghur human rights; writing weekly briefs or summaries of news and events related to Uyghur human rights; and updating project director on activities in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

This is an opportunity for the volunteer to learn about human rights advocacy and Uyghur human rights issues while strengthening his or her online research skills and critical thinking abilities.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The ideal volunteer will be committed to the mission of IUHRDF and exhibit strong reading, writing, critical thinking, research and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Volunteer must commit three-four hours per week for a minimum of three months.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2.     Advocacy &Outreach: <\/strong>Volunteer will assist the project director with human rights advocacy and program outreach.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Responsibilities include helping the project director develop and implement advocacy and outreach strategies; updating electronic database of contacts; writing and designing material for information awareness campaigns; assisting project director with outreach to legislators and nonprofit organizations; and updating project director on activities in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

This is an opportunity for the volunteer to learn about human rights advocacy and Uyghur human rights issues while strengthening his or her interpersonal communication, organizational and advocacy skills.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The ideal volunteer will be committed to the mission of IUHRDF and exhibit strong reading, writing, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Volunteer must commit three-four hours per week for a minimum of three months.<\/p>\n

Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Volunteers must have a high school diploma, be fluent in English (Uyghur proficiency a plus) and have strong writing and communication skills. No compensation.<\/p>\n

The internship is unpaid but reasonable transportation costs will be covered.<\/p>\n

To apply: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Please email a resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to Ajinur Setiwaldi (a.setiwaldi@iuhrdf.org<\/a>) by January 26.<\/p>\n

About IUHRDF<\/strong><\/p>\n

The International Uyghur Human Rights and Democracy Foundation is a nonprofit with a mission to promote human rights, religious freedom and democracy for the Uyghur people. The organization places a special focus on the rights of Uyghur women and children. IUHRDF strives to play a leading role in building a democratic Uyghur community by strengthening the Uyghurs\u2019 understanding of their basic human rights and the imperative role of nonviolence in seeking social and political change.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n