For more than 18 years, Conectas Direitos Humanos has existed to protect, realize, and enhance human rights. More than a non-governmental organisation, we are part of a lively and global movement that continues to fight for equal rights from a Global South perspective. Our three focus areas are:
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Combating Institutional Violence
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Strengthening Democratic Space and
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Development and Socio-environmental Rights
Our multidisciplinary team uses a range of strategies to resist setbacks and promote human rights, including litigation, national and international advocacy, partnership building and public engagement. Conectas has had consultative status with the ECOSOC-UN since 2006, and observer status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights since 2009.
Portuguese Level
Intermediary, Advanced or Fluent Portuguese preferred
Intern Qualifications
Dynamic individuals, with a passion for learning but who have an existing understanding of human rights, international protection mechanisms and the importance of south-south cooperation. Due to our commitment to diversity, we will give preference to black, latino and scholarship candidates.