MADRE - Advocacy Internship Fall 2024

About MADRE

Founded in 1983, MADRE is an international human rights organization that transcends geographies and generations to deliver sustainable gender, racial, climate, and disability justice. We foster a world where women and girls, and other marginalized groups, fully participate in shaping policies and decision making, their expertise and leadership is recognized and upheld, and they equitably hold power and resources within their communities.

MADRE’s unique approach prioritizes and centers the grassroots partners in our far-reaching global networks. We focus on building long-term relationships with the local leaders who are experts in their own communities’ needs. Together, we pursue a holistic approach to change, integrating grantmaking, capacity bridging, and advocacy to achieve gender, racial, climate, and disability justice.

Learn more about MADRE’s work at: https://www.madre.org/.

Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders

MADRE believes in investing in the leaders of tomorrow. Internships provide a platform for emerging leaders to develop critical skills, gain exposure to global issues, and build a network of like-minded individuals. Our hope is that these experiences empower interns to become lifelong advocates for women's rights and social justice.

Join Us in Making a Difference

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are committed to advancing the rights of women and girls, an internship at MADRE is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to creating a more just and equitable world.

Join us in the journey to create lasting change and contribute your skills, passion, and energy to the global movement for women's human rights. Together, we can make a difference.

Position Summary 

MADRE seeks a dynamic and motivated intern to join our Advocacy Team in advancing global human rights and gender justice. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced policy experts to support campaigns championing women and girls and LGBTQIA+ rights. 

Position Description

The Advocacy intern will play an integral role in supporting MADRE’s efforts to implement legal advocacy initiatives that promote human rights and gender justice. Working closely with grassroots and global partners, the intern will contribute to campaigns focused on critical issues such as women, peace, and security; sexual and gender-based violence; LGBTQIA+ rights; climate justice; and the rights of Indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples in conflict and disaster settings. 

Core Responsibilities 

The Advocacy Intern will:

• Conduct in-depth research and produce comprehensive memoranda, reports, and briefings on MADRE’s key thematic areas, including women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, climate justice, and more. 
• Monitor, analyze, and report on developments and trends within international policy and decision-making spaces, such as the UN Security Council, to inform MADRE’s advocacy efforts. ;
• Assist in coordinating MADRE’s participation in UN processes, including the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), and UN Security Council Open Debates. 
• Represent MADRE at relevant meetings, events, and briefings, contributing to our advocacy efforts. 
• Providing occasional administrative and logistics support to the Advocacy team as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently attending or recently graduated from a master’s degree program or law school is highly preferred. Exceptional undergraduate candidates with relevant experience may also apply;
• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of women’s and LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, and gender justice;
• Demonstrated interest in international and regional human rights mechanisms;
• Strong research, analysis, writing, and communications skills;
• Detail-orientated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Passionate about MADRE’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving results;
• Proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) in Arabic, Dari, French, or Spanish is highly desired but not required.