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Who we are

The Manushya Foundation: Empowering Communities; Advancing Social Justice. “Manushya” is a Sanskrit term being understood by many communities across Asia and in the world, meaning “humans”, “human being”, or even “human rights” (such as manusia in Bahasa or Malay).

Founded in 2017, Manushya Foundation is an Asia regional non-governmental organisation aimed at empowering communities to advance Human Rights, Social Justice & Peace. Manushya Foundation serves as a bridge to Engage, Mobilise, and Empower Agents of Change by: connecting Humans through inclusive coalition building; and by developing strategies focused at placing local communities’ voices in the center of human rights advocacy and domestic implementation of international human rights obligations and standards. Manushya Foundation strengthens the solidarity and capacity of communities and grassroots to ensure they can constructively raise their own concerns and provide solutions in order to improve their livelihoods and the human rights situation on the ground.

VISION

We Believe in the Infinite Positive Power of Humans in building inclusive, just, equal, sustainable and peaceful societies in Asia; where individuals, communities, governments and non- state actors respect, fulfill and advance the enjoyment of universal and indivisible human rights for All, leaving no one behind.

MISSION 

We connect diverse and inclusive communities of Humans across Asia through coalition building, to ensure they are at the center of the human rights and sustainable development responses of their countries. By building capacities on human rights monitoring mechanisms, sharing experiences, developing innovative strategies and strengthening solidarity, Manushya Foundation empowers communities to advance human rights, social justice and peace.

Manushya Foundation serves as a “BRIDGE” to Engage, Mobilise, Empower Agents of Change through a 3-Pillar Empowerment Approach:

1. ENGAGE communities by building their capacities on all UN human rights mechanisms to ensure their effective participation, and by providing them with the tools to efficiently build credible evidence and monitor the human rights situation on the ground (human rights documentation) to hold their government accountable on their human rights obligations.

2. MOBILISE communities around human rights movements, by building CSOs coalitions comprising all human rights issues, where communities are treated equally and can build solidarity and where all human rights are equal (civil and political rights as well as economic, social and cultural rights).

3. EMPOWER communities by ensuring they are at the center of the human rights response in their countries, engaging constructively and providing solutions to their government to improve the human rights on the ground. By applying a bottom-up approach, communities will own their issues, provide solutions and become the agents of change in their countries. Communities will bring back solutions at the local level to further empower their peers, ensuring no one is left behind.

The Manushya Foundation is a small NGO, with the advantages and constraints attached. Every staff member plays an important role and carries responsibilities. Dedication is key as it greatly impacts the work of the organisation. It is therefore necessary to embrace the vision and goals of the organisation and fully commit to its success.

Our Internship Programme

Manushya Foundation offers opportunity to interns to develop a unique experience of supporting local communities to access justice through UN human rights mechanisms and in improving the human rights situation on the ground.  

1. Description of Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Thai Researcher Team members, the intern would be based with the Manushya Foundation, in Bangkok, Thailand, and would primarily support translation of documents and communications about activities to be implemented in Thailand. The intern will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in translating documents and social media content from English into Thai and Thai into English;

• Review and edit translations of documents and social media content in English and Thai;

• Liaise with the rest of the team to ensure consistency across languages;

• Update terminology databases and keep glossaries of technical term; Ensure quality of translations;

• Support all aspects leading up to consultations and workshops including collaborating with regional and national partners on the agenda and organisation of meetings, among other administrative tasks;

• Assist in any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor

2. Competencies 

• Degree in translation, linguistics or communications-related field; Experience in translation is a strong asset;

• Excellent writing, editing and research skills;

• Attention to detail is crucial;

• Good communication skills and be able to work in a multicultural and multilingual team;

• Very good command of oral and written English and Thai;

• Interest in international human rights mechanisms and the United Nations system;

• Experience working on human rights issues is a strong asset

3. Internship conditions

The internship is full time for a period of three to six months. The internship is not paid. However, the internship can develop into a volunteer position, which would be remunerated. 

4. How to apply?

Please send CV and cover letter to: contact@manushyafoundation.org

Deadline is 31 October 2018.

Contact: contact@manushyafoundation.org

Our Social Media: 

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LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manushyafoundation/