Internships

We offer internships to those with a background in law or social sciences. In all situation we can reimburse a limited amount for local travel expenses. If you are interested in interning with PLD please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter stating your qualifications, experience and areas of work you are interested in.

Outline of Internship project Summer 2008
Requires looking at the way in which the human rights mechanisms have developed the parameters and the perspective on violence against women, its relationship with cultural identity politics and sexuality. It will involve examining the expansion of the understanding on violence against women, and its intersections with other issues; the impact of the UN mechanisms on women’s rights on national laws; and the challenges that remain/ issues that remain unaddressed.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The internship will involve legal research on international, select regional and comparative law. The will ideally require research prior to placement as an intern, followed by research, brainstorming and consultation while based in Delhi, ideally over a 12 week summer internship in 2007. Students may contribute to this project through distance research or an internship. The internship affords opportunities to participate in campaigns that PLD supports, participation in organizational meetings, coordinating consultations and working with the feedback. The placement will afford opportunities to learn about activism in India. Field work will not be required.

IDEAL CANDITATE: A law student studying international law. A demonstrated interest in feminism, sexuality, cultural identity politics and violence against women and development will be an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:
All applications must be accompanied by a CV, a statement of interest no longer than a page, and the name and contact of a referee.



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