Amnesty International USA
Rise in Authoritarian Practices Fellow (1 Year Fixed Term)
Amnesty International USA, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20011
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.AIUSA’s Government Relations (GR) and Advocacy team educates, advises, and lobbies U.S. government (USG) officials on human rights issues around the world. Leveraging Amnesty’s research and grassroots power, GR creates and implements advocacy strategies to push for U.S. government policies that contribute to positive human rights outcomes. We build and maintain close relationships with policymakers in Congress and across the federal government. GR identifies influential stakeholders in the USG, including potential supporters and opponents, and takes advantage of political opportunities to push forward organizational goals.
Fellows at AIUSA gain experience in human rights research and advocacy including but not limited to developing and implementing advocacy strategies and materials, contact with governmental bodies and officials, conducting legislative research, drafting memoranda and blogs, managing databases, analyzing emerging areas of relevant law and government policy, tracking the progress of legislation in the United States Congress, and learning about the international human rights framework. Fellows will also be responsible for researching and documenting issues related to U.S. foreign policy and human rights in their area of focus, as well as attending and summarizing briefings, hearings, and other NGO events.
The Rise in Authoritarian Practices Fellow will have the opportunity to support further development and implementation of effective foreign policy advocacy regarding rising authoritarian practices and human rights concerns. The Fellow would also work to support efforts by the administration or in Congress to address the tools of rising authoritarian practices around the world, including global trends in tech-related abuses, harmful anti-protest or anti-NGO bills, and efforts to dismantle judicial independence.
Fellows at AIUSA gain experience in human rights research and advocacy including but not limited to developing and implementing advocacy strategies and materials, contact with governmental bodies and officials, conducting legislative research, drafting memoranda and blogs, managing databases, analyzing emerging areas of relevant law and government policy, tracking the progress of legislation in the United States Congress, and learning about the international human rights framework. Fellows will also be responsible for researching and documenting issues related to U.S. foreign policy and human rights in their area of focus, as well as attending and summarizing briefings, hearings, and other NGO events.
The Rise in Authoritarian Practices Fellow will have the opportunity to support further development and implementation of effective foreign policy advocacy regarding rising authoritarian practices and human rights concerns. The Fellow would also work to support efforts by the administration or in Congress to address the tools of rising authoritarian practices around the world, including global trends in tech-related abuses, harmful anti-protest or anti-NGO bills, and efforts to dismantle judicial independence.