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Summer Internship - Legal Intern Survivors of Torture Program
International Rescue Committee | |
United States, Colorado, Denver | |
April 27, 2024 | |
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors and local volunteers to help refugees, asylees The Survivor Wellness Center at the IRC offers wrap aroundservices tosurvivors of tortureincluding clinical SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: With oversight from the Asylum Programs Manager, the Survivors of Torture RESPONSIBILITIES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for To Apply: Interested applicants should submit an application, along with a resume, a writing sample, and a Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS: * Strong interest and experience working in immigration and refugee issues. * Very strong written communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way. * Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively. * Strong preference given to current or recent law school students. Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. |