Rest & Respite and Fellowships

The purpose of Front Line's Fellowship and Rest & Respite Programmes is to enable human rights defenders to take some time out and recharge their batteries in a safe environment while at the same time enhancing their skills so that they can work more effectively when they return home.

Human rights defenders can take some well-earned rest and respite and escape the stressful and difficult circumstances in which they work for a short time. They can also choose to work on a specific project, learn about digital security or improve other skills relevant to their work.

Fellowships and rest & respite are offered on an invitation only basis.

Internships

Front Line Internship at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

The purpose of the Internship is to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR). It is a 12 month position based in Banjul, the Gambia. Candidates should be able to work in English and French. Front Line will prioritise the recruitment of interns who have experience as a human rights defender in Africa.

Front Line PC Internship (MENA)

Front Line Defenders invites applications for an internship to work together with Front Line's field-based Protection Coordinator who cover the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Deadline for applications: 31 January 2012.

Front Line also offers some other internships which offer an opportunity to gain experience of working for an international human rights defenders organization.