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HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL
This site consists of numerous helpful links to human rights organizations with current job openings.  The links are arranged into several categories: Government Agencies, Inter-Governmental Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, and "Other."  Human Rights Internet's mission is allow people interested in human rights, " access to the vast storehouse of information and resources HRI has collected since it was founded in 1976."  HRI works to support non-governmental organizations in their efforts to obtain human rights throughout the world by posting links to human rights websites, posting over 1000 publications, and offering a database of over 7000 organizations.
        Human Rights Internet
        8 York Street
        Suite 302 ../Nonprofits/Current.html
        Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5S6
        Tel.:(1-613) 789-7407
        Fax: (1-613) 789-7414
        hri at hri.ca		 INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE STUDIES: Notre Dame
"The objectives of the Institute has been not only to educate a growing number of U.S. and international experts to prevent violence and to promote peace, but also to operate as a multifaceted training, research, and policy institute in which each activity supports the other."  The institute lists positions that they are currently seeking to fill.  They also have a visiting fellowship program, and offer graduate and undergraduate courses.  The institute was established in 1986 to bring students from around the world together to study peace, and the jobs posted may be particularly useful for an International Affairs major.
        Hesburgh Center for International Studies
        University of Notre Dame
        P.O. Box 639
        Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-0639
        Phone: (219) 631-6970
        Fax: (219) 631-6973
        krocinst at nd.edu
AFRICA FUND
"Founded in 1966 by the American Committee on Africa, the Africa Fund works for a positive U.S. policy towards Africa and supports human rights, democracy and development."  The Africa Fund frequently posts job openings within the organization.  It also posts recent publications, news releases and briefings on its website.  It is a very informative site but does not usually have many job openings.
        The Africa Fund
        50 Broad Street, Suite 1701
        New York, NY 10004
        Tel: 212 785-1024
        Fax: 212 785-1078
        africafund at igc.org		 GLOBAL RESPONSE: Boulder, CO
Although this link does not provide any job opportunities, it is defintely worth visiting as it provides interesting infromation.  I will contact this organization by phone promtly and list what I find out here...Check back soon or contact them yourself. (303) 444-0306. Global Response specializes in information trading and strenthening global awareness through education.  They are an environmental action and education network which facilitates a letter-writing campaign.  "The earth is not dying, it is being killed. And the people who are killing it have names and addresses" (Global Response homepage).
        Global Response 
        P.O. Box 7490, Boulder, CO 80306-7490
        303/444-0306
        info at globalresponse.org
SIPAZ
SIPAZ, The International Service for Peace, consists of a coalition of organizations from Latin America, North America and Europe.  SIPAZ was initiated by various Mexican human rights groups and church organizations to support the peace process in Chiapas.  The organization has an active commitment to nonviolence.  Sometimes SIPAZ posts their job openings on the web site, however, the easiest  method of contacting them is through the address, telephone number, or e-mail address listed below.  International Affairs majors, especially those with a focus in Latin America, may find SIPAZ helpful in their career search, since SIPAZ frequently needs translators and other internationally focused people.
        Volunteer Recruitment and Selection Committee
        P. O. Box 2415
        Santa Cruz, CA 95063
        Telephone and Fax: (int 1) 831 425 1257
        volcom at sipaz.org		 REFUGEES INTERNTATIONAL
This link povides current job postings and internship opportunities.  RI was founded in 1979 in response to the outpour of Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees.  RI is a DC based advocacy organization attempting to represent the underrepresented, the refugee.  The organization also provides early warning in cases of mass exodus.
        Refugees International
        1705 N. Street, NW
        Washington, DC 20036
        phone: (202) 828-0110/1-800-REFUGEE
        fax:  (202) 828-0819
        ri at refintl.org
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
"Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international standards."  Amnesty is a very well known and highly respected organization.  They list all of their current job openings in countries all over the work.  It is also helpful to e-mail the contact for your country.   The e-mail addresses of these contacts are also listed on the web site by country.  International Affairs or Social Science majors msy find this site particularly useful.
        Amnesty's US Office:
        322 8th Avenue
        New York, NY 10001
        phone: 212 807 8400
        fax: 212 463 9193\212 627 145 1
        admin-us at aiusa.org
        www.aiusa.org		 THE CARTER CENTER
"The Center, guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights, wages peace by bringing warring parties to the negotiating table, monitoring elections, safeguarding human rights, and building strong democracies through economic development."  The Carter center offers internships to graduate and undergraduate students, which they can usually receive achedemic credit for.  It is also possible to contact the center via e-mail, phone, fax, or letter  for information on current job openings.
        The Carter Center
        c/o Human Resources
        One Copenhill Avenue
        Atlanta, Georgia 30307
        PHONE: (404) 331-3900
        FAX:  (404) 420-3818
        scallah at emory.edu
B'TSELEM
B'Tselem was founded in 1989 to provide information to the Israeli public and the international community about violations of human rights in occupied territories.  B'Tselem has earned recognition for its monitoring, documentation, and avocation of improving human rights in Occupied territories.  The majority of the staff are Hebrew speaking and therefore people fluent in Hebrew are encouraged to apply.  If interested e-mail, call, or write using the contact information below.
        43 Emek Refaim Street
        Jerusalem 93141 ISRAEL
        Telephone: 972-2-5617271
        Fax: 972-2-561-0756
        mail at btselem.org		 INTERACTION
Lists jobs and volunteer oportunities in the United States and abroad, concerning international relief and development.  They also have bi weekly publication, "Monday developments" that a person can subscribe to for $45 a year.  It is a very information site with publications concerning current events in the world.
        InterAction
        1717 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Suite 701
        Washington, DC 20036
        (202) 667-8227
        ia at interaction.org

 
WITNESS FOR PEACE
This organization works mainly in Nicaragua, Guatamala, and other target countries for Reagan's "low intensity warfare."  Witness for Peace organizes itself around issues of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) structural adjustment programs, labor rights, corporate accountability, debt relief, US government relations with Latin American militaries, declassification of human rights and related documents, and more.  They work closely with a number of other organizations and coalitions, including Jubilee 2000, the Quixote Center and the Latin American Working Group.  They sponsor small delegations that go to Central America, Haiti, Chiapas, and Cuba to "see the human face of US policy," and, for those interested in designing educational programs, journalism, and travel, Witness offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.
        1229 15th Street, NW
        Washington, DC 20005
        Ph: (202) 588-1471
        Fx: (202) 588-1472
        witness at witnessforpeace.org		 PEACE BRIGADES INTERNATIONAL
Provides unarmed presence of international observers to protect peace and justice around the world.  PBI is non-partisisan organization currently foucusing on Columbia, Haiti, Chiapas and other areas around the globe.  Recruitment, training, public education and interning/volunteer opportunities are available for a minimum of 3 months.  This site does not specify paid positions, but I will soon contact the organization and then list what I find here.  If you have any interest I would suggest contacting their national chapter.
        PBI International Office
        5 Caledonian Road
        London N1 9DX U.K.
        Tel: 44-(0)20-7713-0392
        Fax: 44-(0)20-7837-2290
        pbiio at gn.apc.org
GLOBAL YOUTH CONNECT
"GYC is an emerging international network working to support and encourage youth activism around human rights."  This is a small organization that is currently looking for part time consultants.  The Executive Director wrote me a letter stating that internships and other paid positions would be opening up as the organization grows.
        For more information contact:
        Jennifer Kloes, Executive Director
        Global Youth Connect
        220 East 25th Street, #5B
        New York, NY  10010
        tel: 212-696-9281		 FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION
Recent college grads and anyone with a degree can apply for an 11 month unpaid internship program in which diverse legislative issues are viewed through research, advocacy, and writing. The FCNL offers Quaker lobbying in public interest, specializing in demilitarizing the world, the great disparity between rich and poor, and Native American tribal sovereignty. This link does not provide any job listings, but I will contact them by phone and then list what I learn here.  If you are interested, I encourage you to do the same.
        FCNL
        245 Second Street, NE
        Washington, DC 20002-5795
        phone: (202) 547-6000
        fax: (202) 547-6019
        fcnl at fcnl.org
THE COALITION TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE
THE EDUCATIONAL FUND TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE
CSGV is a coalition of more than forty religious, labor, medical, educational and civic organizations.  CSGV supports a ban on the importation, manufacture, sale and transfer of handguns and assault weapons, with reasonable exceptions.  The Educational Fund was founded as a sister organization to CGSV.  It is an educational nonprofit dedicated to stopping gun violence by fostering effective community and national action.  Essentially two sites in one, you can link to job opportunities for both from the main home page under "resources."
        CSGV
        1023 15th Street, N.W., Suite 600
        Washington, DC 20005
        Phone: (202) 408-0061
        Interncoordinator at csgv.org		 SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER
The Center began as a small civil rights law firm in 1971. Now it is internationally known for its tolerance education program, its legal victories against white supremacist groups, its tracking of hate groups and its sponsorship of the Civil Rights Memorial.  Their site lists employment opportunities, from cashier to writer.
        400 Washington Avenue
        Montgomery, Alabama 36104
        334/264-0286