ARTICLE 19 Belarus Campaigner

RE-ADVERT: previous applicants need not re-apply:
ARTICLE 19, the Global Campaign for Free Expression, seeks a:
Belarus Campaigner (in country)
ARTICLE 19 is a London-based organisation working to promote freedom of expression world-wide. We are looking for a campaigner to work in Minsk for a year in co-operation with our in-country partners, the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ).
Job Description:

to undertake campaigning activities to defend, promote and protect freedom of expression
to work closely with BAJ to enhance their capacity (and where possible that of other local activists) to promote and protect freedom of expression
to document abuses of freedom of expressoin
to campaign for amendments to Belarusian laws affecting freedom of expression
to campaign against restrictions of freedom of expression at both a legal and practical level (by organising meetings, press conferences, writing press releases and protest letters; observing trials etc.)
Qualifications and Skills Needed:

Written and spoken fluency in both English and Russian
Experience of working for a non-governmental organisation
Experience of campaigning internationally
Familiarity of human rights issues and mechanisms, as well as media freedom issues
Experience with dealing with the media; giving interviews
A high level of tact and diplomacy and ability to work as part of a team
The position is available immediately. Salary will be according to experience. Please send a covering letter and CV as soon as possible to [email protected]. For more information on ARTICLE 19 please see www.article19.org.
Federica Prina
Europe Programme Officer
ARTICLE 19
Lancaster House
33 Islington High Street
London N1 9LH
Tel: +44 207 278 9292
Fax: +44 207 413 1356
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.article19.org

Last updated: June 2000

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