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The Manushya Foundation: Empowering Communities; Advancing Social Justice. “Manushya” is a Sanskrit term being understood by many communities across Asia and in the world, meaning “humans”, “human being”, or even “human rights” (such as manusia in Bahasa or Malay).

Founded in 2017, Manushya Foundation is an Asia regional non-governmental organisation aimed at empowering communities to advance Human Rights, Social Justice & Peace. Manushya Foundation serves as a bridge to Engage, Mobilise, and Empower Agents of Change by: connecting Humans through inclusive coalition building; and by developing strategies focused at placing local communities’ voices in the center of human rights advocacy and domestic implementation of international human rights obligations and standards. Manushya Foundation strengthens the solidarity and capacity of communities and grassroots to ensure they can constructively raise their own concerns and provide solutions in order to improve their livelihoods and the human rights situation on the ground.

VISION
We Believe in the Infinite Positive Power of Humans in building inclusive, just, equal, sustainable and peaceful societies in Asia; where individuals, communities, governments and non- state actors respect, fulfill and advance the enjoyment of universal and indivisible human rights for All, leaving no one behind.

MISSION
We connect diverse and inclusive communities of Humans across Asia through coalition building, to ensure they are at the center of the human rights and sustainable development responses of their countries. By building capacities on human rights monitoring mechanisms, sharing experiences, developing innovative strategies and strengthening solidarity, Manushya Foundation empowers communities to advance human rights, social justice and peace.

Manushya Foundation serves as a "BRIDGE" to Engage, Mobilise, Empower Agents of Change:

A 3-PILLAR STRATEGY:

1. ENGAGE communities by building their capacities on all UN human rights mechanisms to ensure their effective participation, and by providing them with the tools to efficiently build credible
evidence and monitor the human rights situation on the ground (human rights documentation) to hold their government accountable on their human rights obligations.

2. MOBILISE communities around human rights movements, by building CSOs coalitions comprising all human rights issues, where communities are treated equally and can build solidarity and
where all human rights are equal (civil and political rights as well as economic, social and cultural rights).

3. EMPOWER communities by ensuring they are at the center of the human rights response in their countries, engaging constructively and providing solutions to their government to improve the
human rights on the ground. By applying a bottom-up approach, communities will own their issues, provide solutions and become the agents of change in their countries. Communities will
bring back solutions at the local level to further empower their peers, ensuring no one is left behind.

The Manushya Foundation is a small NGO, with the advantages and constraints attached. Every staff member plays an important role and carries responsibilities. Dedication is key as it greatly impacts
the work of the organisation. It is therefore necessary to embrace the vision and goals of the organisation and fully commit to its success.

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Our Internship Programme

The Manushya Foundation offers the opportunity to interns to develop a unique experience of supporting the local communities to access justice through UN human rights mechanisms and in improving the human rights situation on the ground.

1) Description of Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Executive Director and the Legal & Policy Advocacy Officers, the intern would be based with the Manushya Foundation, in Bangkok, Thailand, and would primarily support
communications about activities to be implemented in Thailand, Myanmar and Lao PDR. The intern will undertake the following tasks:

• Develop and disseminate web-stories, articles, multimedia; blog posts and knowledge products and resources amongst human rights organizations, civil society, development organisations, and the diplomatic community;
• Assist in writing press releases;
• Social Media Management: assist in developing social media content (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.), garner users to follow/like for Manushya Foundation;
• Update the website as necessary to build Manushya Foundation’s web presence;
• Develop the monthly newsletter;
• Establish presence on LinkedIn and begin engaging influencers;
• Copy editing;
• Conduct research and analysis on the human rights situation in Asia;
• Support the development of concept notes, policy papers, and contribute to knowledge products as necessary;
• Support all aspects leading up to consultations and workshops including collaborating with regional and national partners on the agenda and organisation of meetings, among other administrative tasks;
• Assist in any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Finally, s/he will be deeply involved in the implementation of international human rights obligations on the ground and experience a first-hand insight into the work and functioning of a small NGO.

2) Profile needed

• Degree in communications, development, human rights, international relations, or any related field;
• Interest in international human rights mechanisms and the United Nations system;
• Experience in communications, social media, and/or web development;
• Very good command of oral and written English;
• Experience working on human rights issues is a good asset;
• Experience in programme administration and event organization is appreciated.

3) Internship conditions

The internship is to start ASAP. It is a non-paid internship. However, the internship can develop into a volunteer position, which would be remunerated.

4) How to apply?

Please send CV and cover letter to: contact@manushyafoundation.org

Deadline is 15 August 2017.

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Closing Date               :      19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)