About the organisation
Kurdish Human Rights Project (KHRP) is an independent, non-political human rights organisation dedicated to the promotion and protection of the human rights of all persons in the Kurdish regions of Turkey , Iraq , Iran , Syria and elsewhere, irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, gender or other belief or opinion. Founded in 1992 in London , it is a registered charity working to improve human rights for both Kurds and non-Kurds.
Aspects of KHRP's work include providing legal representation in cases before the European Court of Human Rights and submission of complaints to UN mechanisms on behalf of victims of human rights violations, including extra-judicial killings, deaths in custody, torture or ill-treatment including sexual torture, unfair trials, violations of freedom of expression, of assembly or of association. To the people in the Kurdish regions, particularly the most marginalised groups including women, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and members of minority groups, the cases afford access to justice and redress when it has been denied to them domestically.
Other aspects of KHRP's work include delivering training to victims of human rights violations and their defenders in the Kurdish regions; sending fact-finding missions to the regions; observing trials to monitor rule of law standards; the production and dissemination of publications and other materials to raise awareness of the human rights situation in the Kurdish regions and remedies for rights violations; and advocacy surrounding the relationship between the environment and human rights.
KHRP employs a small team in its London office and works with partner organisations in the Kurdish regions.
KHRP recruits interns throughout the year to work on its diverse projects and activities. Interns are a valued and integral part of the organisation, and we welcome applicants of any race, ethnic origin, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, age or religion. The organisation encourages applicants from the Kurdish regions of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Syria and the Caucasus who would commonly have experience of human rights law at undergraduate or postgraduate level or in other capacities. They should also have a good grasp of written and spoken English as well as strong IT skills. Interns are encouraged to provide feedback on their experiences whilst at KHRP, both during the internship and after they have returned home.
Resource Centre Volunteer for a Human Rights Organisation
Resource Centre Volunteer required to provide assistance in the recording of Kurdish Human Rights Project's varied resources including documents, articles, and publications, CDs, DVDs and videos.
Essential
- Good IT and admin skills
- Good Organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach
How to apply
Send an email detailing: the time you are willing the numbers of hours/ days per week you are willing to volunteer at KHRP and what you're up to at the moment, and a copy of your CV to khrp@khrp.org .
Contacts details
If you would like any further details, please get in touch:
khrp@khrp.org
Tel +44 (0) 207 405-3835
Fax + 44 (0) 207 404-9088
Disability
Applications are welcomed from disabled applicants. If you have a disability, you are advised to contact us if you need help completing the application form and/ or if any adjustments need to be made in advance to facilitate your full participation a the selection stage and/ or thereafter.
Conditions of Service
- KHRP regrets that, as a registered charity, it is unable to provide reimbursement for travel or meal expenses or to provide assistance in finding accommodation
- Volunteers will be based in KHRP's office in central London
- Volunteers are required to comply with a confidentiality agreement
- Office hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The office is not open at weekends
Equal Opportunities Policy
KHRP is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. In order to monitor the operation of this policy it is necessary to collect information from all job and volunteer applicants and employees on the key characteristics which relate to equal opportunity. The Equal Opportunities Policy aims to ensure that no direct or indirect discrimination occurs on the grounds of gender, colour, race, age, marital status or disability. The information you give is in confidence and will not affect your selection. It will be used only for statistical purposes to monitor the operation of the Equal Opportunities Policy.
Internship programme
For Spring/Summer 2007 we are currently accepting applications for:
- Development Internship
- Legal Internship
- Research Internship
- Resources and Communications Internship
- Finance Internship
Guidance notes
Please follow these guidance notes to ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible-
- It is possible to apply for more than one internship, eg. Legal and Research
- When completing your application form, ensure that you address carefully the post details enclosed
- CVs will only be accepted as supporting documentation to the application form, but are not mandatory
- Ensure that you specify whether you are applying for a full or part-time internship and, if the latter, please indicate your availability. Please note that applications for part-time internships are highly competitive and that more opportunities are available for full-time internships
- Ensure that you state the post applied for in all correspondence
- Use additional sheets if there is insufficient space on the application form
- Complete the declaration form
How to apply
Download application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Please complete and return to:
Kurdish Human Rights Project (KHRP)
11 Guilford Street
London WC1N 1DHTel +44 (0) 207 405-3835
Fax + 44 (0) 207 404-9088
Disability
Applications are welcomed from disabled applicants. If you have a disability, you are advised to contact us if you need help completing the application form and/ or if any adjustments need to be made in advance to facilitate your full participation a t t he selection stage and/ or thereafter.
Conditions of Service
- For some interns from the Kurdish regions, KHRP can provide the cost of a return air fare and accommodation for a three- to six- month period, up to a maximum of £325 per month. Daily local travel expenses up to a maximum of £100 per month and meal expenses up to a maximum of £300 per month can also be provided. This sponsorship reflects the organisation's commitment to raising awareness of human rights standards and practices among all people from the Kurdish regions.
- All other internships are voluntary. KHRP regrets that, as a registered charity, it is unable to provide reimbursement to applicants for travel or meal expenses or to provide assistance in finding accommodation
- Interns will be based in KHRP's office in central London
- Interns are required to comply with a confidentiality agreement
- Office hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The office is not open at weekends
- Part-time interns must commit to a regular schedule to be agreed with their supervisor (eg. every Monday - Wednesday each week).
Equal Opportunities Policy
KHRP is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. In order to monitor the operation of this policy it is necessary to collect information from all job and volunteer applicants and employees on the key characteristics which relate to equal opportunity. The Equal Opportunities Policy aims to ensure that no direct or indirect discrimination occurs on the grounds of gender, colour, race, age, marital status or disability. The information you give is in confidence and will not affect your selection. It will be used only for statistical purposes to monitor the operation of the Equal Opportunities Policy.
