Application Deadline: 6 March 2025
Location: Remote
Amnesty International is offering a part-time, 18-month fellowship focused on researching the shrinking of civic space and documenting grassroots resistance strategies, particularly from marginalized and overlooked communities. The fellow will contribute to research, advocacy, and movement-building efforts by analyzing civic space trends, convening activists, and developing practical tools for defending civic space globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and document grassroots resistance strategies against civic space restrictions.
- Produce written outputs, including blog posts, opinion pieces, and reports.
- Organize virtual, in-person, or hybrid meetings with activists and thought leaders.
- Deliver a final in-depth report to support Amnesty’s advocacy strategies.
Who Should Apply
- Individuals with experience in civic space resistance through academia, NGOs, journalism, law, policy, or grassroots activism.
- Strong writing and research skills with a track record of publications on human rights and activism.
- Fluency in English (additional regional languages are an advantage).
- No formal academic qualifications required—experience and impact are prioritized.
Application Requirements
- One-page bio summarizing relevant experience.
- Relevant case studies or past work on civic space or human rights.
- A proposal outlining the research approach and engagement strategy.
- Applications must be submitted in PDF, Word, PowerPoint, or Excel format.
How to Apply
Submit applications via Amnesty International’s website before March 6, 2025. Amnesty may close applications early if a large number of applications are received.
For further details or application, please see Amnesty’s website.
