Center for Civil Society International (ccsi@u.washington.edu)
Thu, 5 Oct 1995 12:34:58 -0700 (PDT)
Sender: kedzie@rand.org (Chris Kedzie)
Subject: Human Rights Watch seeks researcher in Central Asia
Human Rights Watch/Helsinki (Formerlly Helsinki Watch), an independent
non-governmental human rights organization, is seeking a researcher to be
based in Central Asia and monitor human rights violations in that region.
Responsibilities include:
- monitoring and researching human rights developments in Central
Asia, with an emphasis on taking testimony;
- writing reports and newsletters on human rights concerns;
- bringing human rights violations to the attention of government
bodies in the countries of the region, in other CIS states,
and the United States;
- working with local groups and helping in the development of non-
governmental activities in Central Asia, coordinating training
programs, and bringing human rights experts to the region;
- expanding contacts with government officials and human rights
groups in Central Asia and Russia, the media, and international
organizations based in the region, such as the OSCE and the
United Nations; and
- developing strategies together with Human Rights Watch/Helsinki's
New York, Moscow, and Brussels offices for putting pressure on the
governments of Central Asia to curb abuses.
The researcher will be based in Central Asia (the exact location to be
determined) and should be prepared to travel extensively in the region, and
occasionally to Moscow and New York for consultations. He or she should
have a very good command of Russian and, preferably, one or more regional
languages, excellent writing and editing skills, a background in related
regional studies, a demonstrated commitment to international human rights,
and experience in field research. The position is available as of January
1, 1996. Resumes will be accepted through November 1, 1995.
Salary is negotiable, depending on experience. Please send letters and
resumes to:
Human Rights Watch/Helsinki
485 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10017-6104
U.S.A.
Attn: Helsinki Researcher Search
Fax: 212-972-0905
E-mail: hrwnyc@hrw.org
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