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Who we are

Founded in 2017, Manushya Foundation is an Asia regional non-governmental organisation aimed at empowering communities to advance human rights, social justice & peace.

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, fulfil 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 that they are at the centre 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, and Empower communities as their own Agents of Change through a three-pillar strategy:

1. We ENGAGE communities by building their capacities on all UN human rights monitoring mechanisms to enable them to participate effectively. We provide communities with tools to efficiently build credible evidence, to investigate, monitor and document the human rights situation on the ground to hold their government accountable on their human rights obligations. 
2. We MOBILISE communities around human rights movements through CSOs coalitions created to achieve equality and to build solidarity and cooperation within and among communities. Energised as one strong unified voice, communities are visible, heard and credible.
3. We EMPOWER communities by placing them at the centre of human rights and sustainable development responses in their countries, engaging constructively and providing solutions to their governments to address concerns, gaps and needs and ultimately advance human rights. By adopting a bottom-up approach, communities own their issues and become the agents of change. Strengthened, communities can effectively 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 associated advantages and constraints. Every staff member plays an important role and carries responsibilities. Dedication of each staff member is thus key as it greatly impacts the work of the organisation. It is therefore necessary for staff members 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. Provided below are the duties and responsibilities, profile and conditions and application process for this internship.

Full-time or Part-time Human Rights and Development Research Intern (Thailand)

Description of Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Human Rights Documentation and Research Officer and the Senior Adviser, the intern would be based with Manushya Foundation in Bangkok, Thailand, or could be home-based, and would primarily support research related to human rights and development issues in Thailand, including translation and review of relevant documents. The intern will undertake the following tasks:

• Conduct research and analysis on the human rights and development issues in Thailand, mainly of the marginalised groups in the country; 
• Prepare case studies for advocacy purposes at the national and international levels;
• Support the development of concept notes, policy papers, and contribute to knowledge products for Thailand;
• Support awareness raising on human rights issues, including: updates to Manushya Foundations’ social media; development of blog posts and website stories; 
• Assist in translating and reviewing documents and social media content from English into Thai and vice versa;
• Support various 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. 

Profile needed

• Degree in human rights, international relations, international law or international development; 
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills;
• Strong interest in supporting local communities;
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual team;
• Strong analytical skills and dedication;
• Excellent oral and written Thai and English; 
• Interest in international human rights mechanisms and the United Nations system;

Internship conditions

The internship is full time or part time (at least 50%) for a period of six months. The internship is not paid. However, the internship can develop into a volunteer position, which would be remunerated.

Starting date: The intern is expected to start as soon as possible.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter along with the latest CV and a writing sample to contact@manushyafoundation.org

Deadline: 11 February 2019

For inquiries: contact@manushyafoundation.org

Our Social Media

Website: https://www.manushyafoundation.org/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManushyaFdn/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManushyaFdn

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