April 12, 2007

Human Rights Internships in Oaxaca!

By Robin Alexander

The International Committee and International Labor Justice Working Group of the National Lawyers Guild and the Liga Mexicana por la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos (LIMEDDH) (Mexican League for the Defense of Human Rights) are seeking applicants for a legal internship in Oaxaca. Interns will work with lawyers from LIMEDDH and Red Oaxaqueña de Derechos Humanos (Oaxacan Human Rights Network) to support their human rights work. Duties of the interns would include taking and organizing testimonies, preparing cases, documenting abuses and other related work.

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How to apply for an internship

Applicants must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish proficiently. Those interested in the position should fill out the Application for Oaxaca Internship (in Spanish)and return it by e-mail to the addresses listed on the application along with a resume and two references. Several positions are available.

Interns must be available for a minimum of three months and a six month commitment is preferred. This is an unpaid position, so applicants will be responsible for their costs. Inexpensive housing is available and will be arranged for applicants.

Please spread the word

Please forward this message and application to law students, legal workers or lawyers that you feel would be interested in seeking one of these positions.

For more information

Credit: Robin Alexander

Questions about the internship may be directed to Robin Alexander international@ranknfile-ue.org and Vanessa Lucas v_rock_2000@yahoo.com.

For more information concerning the situation in Oaxaca, please
see http://www.nlginternational.org
and http://ueinternational.org/.