Applications Invited for Global Civic Space Fellowship

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About the Organization

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who are committed to creating a future where human rights are enjoyed by everyone. United by our shared humanity, we know that the power to create positive change is within all of us.

We are funded by members and people like you. We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. We stand with victims of human rights violations whoever they are, wherever they are.

About the Fellowship

Amnesty International invites applications for an 18-month part-time fellowship to explore the global phenomenon of shrinking civic space and document grassroots resistance strategies from marginalized and overlooked voices.

Fellows will analyze current trends in civic space restrictions, investigate emerging resistance and human rights movements, and convene activists to co-create a practical toolkit for defending civic space worldwide. The fellowship aims to ensure that Amnesty's work remains innovative, grounded in lived experience, and contributes to new knowledge on resistance strategies.

Rate: Fixed Rate of USD 25,000 for the duration of the fellowship

Location: This fellowship does not include relocation. The consultant must work from their preferred location and possess the necessary work authorization.

Objectives and Deliverables

The Fellowship project aims to:

• Support human rights defenders, academics, and practitioners with lived experience to document and analyze grassroots resistance strategies against authoritarianism and civic space restrictions in their regions.
• Use this research to develop concrete recommendations and practical tools that can inform Amnesty's global civic space advocacy.
• Produce regular short written outputs, including blog posts and opinion pieces, to be independently published.
• Convene activists and thought leaders in the region through virtual, in-person, or hybrid meetings to share ideas, incubate new strategies, and foster collective learning.
• Deliver a final in-depth think-piece for Amnesty International's internal strategy and advocacy, with external publication at Amnesty's discretion.

Eligibility

• Fluency in written and spoken English; fluency in a relevant regional language is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working on civic space resistance—either formally (academia, NGOs, journalism, law, policy) or through grassroots activism.
• Strong writing and research skills, with experience producing publications related to civic space and human rights activism.
• No formal academic qualifications or certifications are required to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, applicants will be required to submit the following via our recruitment system eArcu - please upload all relevant documents to the CV section of the application portal.

• A short bio (maximum one page) outlining your recent experience.
• Relevant case studies or descriptions of past work on civic space issues.
• Your proposed approach to this fellowship opportunity, including how you would structure your research and engagement.

Deadline for all applications: 06/03/2024

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