Outright is currently seeking an internationally minded intern for our Law, Policy, and Research program.
This person will have academic or professional experience with international queer human rights issues. This position is remote and can be performed anywhere in the world, and will report to Outright’s Senior Director for Law, Policy, and Research
Internship will ideally run from January through April, with flexibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the research team with desk-based research on LGBTIQ inclusion, equality, and access to fundamental human rights.
- Draft a range of materials, such as background briefings, advocacy letters, and social media posts.
- Monitor positive and negative legal and policy developments worldwide, including criminalization of same-sex relations, criminalization of gender diversity, non-discrimination legislation, access to legal gender recognition, freedom of association and expression, and changes in family law.
- Update web-based resources to reflect new legal and policy developments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong writing skills in English.
- Ability to conduct research independently and organize findings into different formats, including short reports, tables, and spreadsheets.
- Familiarity with human rights issues affecting LGBTIQ people in various parts of the world.
- An undergraduate degree in a subject related to LGBTIQ issues, gender, law, or human rights, or, in rare cases, equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in additional languages other than English is desirable.
Salary: 50/day stipend
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