The Network of East-West Women
Seeks Interns and Volunteers
The positions listed below are positions that were first advertised in late September. NEWW has stated that they are always interested in interns, and have a rolling application process rather than set deadlines. NEWW tries to be flexible with its interns. They can accommodate up to 3 interns at any given time, and are glad to customize each intern's contributionsto fit their interests and career goals as closely as possible. To apply for an internship send a resume and cover letter and including the four items listed below:
To apply:
Network of East-West Women
1601 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 603
Washington, D.C. 20009
Tel: (202) 265-3585
Fax: (202) 265-3508
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://www.neww.org/ |
Please describe in cover letter:
- interest in women's issues/issues in CEE and NIS
- how you hope to benefit from this experience
- foreign language skills
- computer skills
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The Network of East-West Women seeks to fill the following positions:
Some Background on NEWW
Who we are:
The Network of East-West Women is a vital communications network linking
over 2,500 women's advocates in more than 40 countries in the Newly
Independent States (NIS) and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). NEWW
members work together to further women's righ ts across the region.
They represent all strata of society -- they are writers, students,
journalists, parliamentarians, professors, lawyers, artists, union
organizers, and feminist activists.
Our principles:
NEWW's members have agreed to a set of common principles emphasizing the
importance of women's full participation in all aspects of public life;
their right to reproductive choice; and their rights to be free from
discrimination, violence, racial and ethnic hatred, and censorship.
Our goals:
NEWW's overarching goal is to support the formation of
independent women's movements across the post-Communist region. Our
primary objective is to increase the capability of women and women's
NGOs to intervene effectively on policy regarding women's lives.
NEWW coordinates projects, supports ad hoc committees, organizes
training workshops and conferences, provides consultations, and promotes
informational exchanges both East-East and East-West that reflect the
programmatic areas our members have identified.
Program areas of particular interest at the present time include:
- law & policy
- communication & media
- women's employment
- peace in the Balkans
- gender scholarship
- reproductive rights
- violence against women
- health & environment
Current projects include:
- NEWW On-Line, an electronic communications network that links women's
NGOs in the Newly Independent States, Central and Eastern Europe,
Western Europe and North America in an effort to maximize informational
exchange, develop technical and institutiona l building skills,
coordinate research and activist projects, influence policy decisions
and build a strong electronic community.
- The East-East Legal Coalition (EELC), a network of women's rights
advocates which examines and monitors the legal impact of the
post-communist transition on women's lives. Women's rights lawyers from
fourteen countries in the NIS and the CEE organized this legal reform,
advocacy, and outreach network in an effort to articulate and enforce
laws and policies that strengthen women's legislative status and sense
of citizenship in their respective countries. At present the EELC
includes members from over 2 0 countries.
- The On-Line Legal Resource Service (OLLRS) providing women's NGOs with
electronic, informational resources on a variety of topics pertinent to
rule of law in NIS and CEE, including feminist legal theory, media,
labor issues and violence against women. . * The NEWW OnLine Bulletin,
published both electronically and in hard copy, in English and Russian,
summarizes the information and discussions on NEWW's electronic
conferences and is distributed quarterly by OnLine participants and via
the Internet.
- Trainings and Consultations -- NEWW offers specialized, hands-on
training and consulting services for individuals and organizations
world-wide in all aspects of electronic communications.
NEWW Internships
Electronic Communication Specialist
part-time to full-time, unpaid intern or volunteer position
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in
communication and the Internet. Enthusiasm for and familiarity with
computers and the Internet are required -- programming and HTML skills
are not. If you have been considering learning HTML o r need a place to
practice your skills, our web site is for you!
Responsibilities and tasks include:
- designing and creating web pages
- facilitating electronic mailing lists
- converting documents to electronic format
- tracking and evaluating email correspondence
- assisting with computer maintenance and troubleshooting
- Internet research
- coordinating information to be distributed through electronic mailing list
- research current technology
Qualities desired:
- interest or experience in women's issues
- interest or experience in Central and Eastern Europe/Newly Independent States
- familiarity with Macintosh computers
- enthusiasm for computers, the Internet and communication
- HTML or the strong desire to learn HTML
- flexibility, responsibility, dedication
Information Assistant
part-time to full-time, unpaid intern or volunteer position
This position is ideal for someone wanting to make contact with
individuals, non-governmental organizations and non-profit organizations
all over the world working on women's issues. A great networking
opportunity! Also for those with an interest in usi ng/improving
desktop publishing skills.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
- communicating with members primarily by email
- responding to informational requests
- research
- organizing and tracking reference material, electronic and hard-copy
- tracking and evaluating email correspondence
- attending roundtables, meetings, lectures and reporting on them
- assist with writing, production and layout of newsletter
Qualities desired:
- interest or experience in women's issues
- interest or experience in Central and Eastern Europe/Newly Independent States
- good writing and communication skills
- ability to interact comfortably with public
- flexibility, responsibility, dedication
Women's Legal and Human Rights, Research Specialist
part-time to full-time, unpaid intern position
jointly supervised by the Network of East-West Women and The Women's
Rights Advocacy Program (WRAP) of the International Human Rights Law
Group
The position provides the unique opportunity of working with these two
international organizations. Best suited for a graduate or law student
with strong research and writing skills. Requires initiative and the
ability to work independently.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
- identification and collection for distribution sources of information
on state reports under international treaties,
- research and
synthesizing information about procedures for reviewing state reports
-
preparation of guides for NGO alternative submissions of information to
the treaty bodies as well as ideas for advocacy around the treaty
reports
- Internet research
- coordination of information to be
distributed electronically
Qualities desired:
- interest or experience in women's human rights and legal issues
- interest or experience in Central and Eastern Europe/Newly Independent States
- strong organizational and research skills
- flexibility, responsibility, dedication
International Membership Specialist
part-time, unpaid intern or volunteer position
The International Membership Specialist interacts with NEWW's members
around the world regularly. Get to know international NGO's and flex
your database skills. Perfect for someone interested in making
contacts, both in Washington, DC and the region.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
- Outreach to current and prospective members
- Responding to informational requests from members
- Maintaining office equipment and supplies
- Managing membership database
- Organizing and assisting with local membership events
- Communicating with members regularly by fax, email and postal mail
Qualities desired:
- interest or experience in women's issues
- interest or experience in Central and Eastern Europe/Newly Independent States
- good writing and communication skills
- ability to interact comfortably with public
- flexibility, responsibility, dedication
