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Mexico Human Rights Specialist & Strategy Volunteer Jobs in Washington, USA at Amnesty International USA – Grassroots Leadership & Engagement
Amnesty International USA seeks a volunteer Country Specialist to help monitor the human rights situation in Mexico and support in mobilizing action to promote and protect human rights in this country. AIUSA’s Country Specialists serve as country experts and strategists and are part of a corps of volunteer leaders known as the Coordination Group program, which is organized by sub world region.
The Mexico Country Specialist will join AIUSA’s Eurasia and Türkiye Coordination Group (also known as Cogroup), which consists of skilled, dedicated specialists working closely with AI staff and others to advance human rights in the region. This volunteer position is an exciting opportunity to contribute your human rights passion and expertise while leveraging and expanding your skills. You’ll get training and support by AIUSA and be part of a community of activists advancing human rights in Mexico.
As Mexico Country Specialist you’ll work with partners to:
- Routinely monitor the political and human rights situation in Mexico with a solid understanding of AI’s policy and specific concerns pertaining to Mexico.
- Develop and implement action strategies for Mexico in coordination with Amnesty International’s researchers and campaigners around the world and AIUSA’s Advocacy Director for Americas.
- Provide general assistance, information, and actions to AIUSA members and activists seeking to work on issues related to human rights in Mexico.
- Assist the organization in developing and maintaining contacts with counterparts in other human rights organizations, solidarity groups and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with AIUSA Advocacy Directors on relevant aspects of AIUSA’s governmental advocacy work pertaining to Mexico, i.e., potentially communicating with U.S. State Department contacts, U.S. embassies abroad, foreign embassies in Washington DC and consulates throughout the United States.
- In close coordination with the relevant AIUSA Advocacy Director, liaise with colleagues working on Mexico at Amnesty’s International Secretariat and respond to and initiate media coverage on the relevant country or theme. This includes both domestic and international print, TV, radio, and digital outlets.
- Provide expert letters of support for Mexican asylum seekers and occasionally testify at asylum hearings.
- Work with relevant staff to maintain/update country or thematic pages on AIUSA’s website and to create/publish online actions and blogs.
- Engage and work in partnership with Mexican diaspora groups on AIUSA’s specific priorities.
You’re the ideal Mexico Country Specialist candidate if you have these qualifications:
- Based in the United States, willing to commit to the role for a minimum of two years.
- Substantive knowledge of human rights issues and trends in Mexico.
- Familiar with advocacy or research relating to the rights of civilians in conflict, women, peace & security, and/or minority rights.
- Experience with grassroots campaigning and/or Amnesty International.
- Familiarity with international human rights standards.
- Experience studying or supporting civil society, human rights, gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights, or fundamental freedoms in Mexico.
- Comfortable speaking out on human rights either on social media, in front of a public audience, by lobbying members of congress or through writing.
- Engaged and responsive.
- Knowledge and fluency of Spanish or other regional languages is preferred.
- Thoughtful, respectful, and committed team member dedicated to human rights in Mexico and ready to join our team.
- Able to commit a sufficient amount of time to accomplish the tasks outlined above.
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Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer. AIUSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people;
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Title: Mexico Human Rights Specialist & Strategy Volunteer
Company: Amnesty International USA – Grassroots Leadership & Engagement
Location: Washington, USA
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