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Human Rights Focus (HURIFO)

Staff Area

Promoting human rights awareness, respect and good governance for justice, peace and development.

INTERNSHIP

Thank you for your interest with HURIFO internship programme. We accept both local and international interns for a given period of time. The interns will assist our staff in areas of Research and Advocacy, Human Rights Promotion and Protection, Human Rights Monitoring as well as Reporting and Documentation.

ELIGIBILITY

Interested persons that meet the following criteria are invited to apply:-

- Strong writing and research skills.

- Analytical and able to write relevant reports.

- Flexibility and willingness to work in constantly changing environment.

APPLICATION

In order to apply for out internship programme, the following need to be submitted by the applicant:

- Letter of interest.

- Updated CV.

- Letter of recommendation from University/Referee.

Application forms can be downloaded from here in PDF or Word. We accept interns in the 3rd and 4th quarters in a year.

Interns will be based in Gulu, Uganda, but may be asked to periodically travel to the field. All internship positions are unpaid and voluntary. HURIFO will not provide for travel or living expenses.

RECENT UPDATES

HURIFO NEW Research Report: ELUCIDATION OF CHALLENGES OF RETURN IN ACHOLILAND:Learning Across Lived Realities: A basis for reviewing ongoing engagement with government, other agencies and the grassroots communities"

Youth and Culture: Youth involvement and embracing culture goes a long way in the promotion and respect of human rights?

Land debate: As land conflicts continue to dominate on the Ugandan scene, government and 'investors' lock horns with the local community whom consist of the electorate. How then can land issues be solved amicably?

Uganda Elections 2011: As the country draws closer to its presidential and parliamentary elections, what is expected of electorate and those they intend to vote into power?

Brawling in parliament: The right for a member of parliament in Uganda to walk in and out should be guaranteed. Is this always the case?

Political Stalemate? After the deadly September riots, will the meeting between the two heavyweights finally resolve issues?

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