Applications open for Commonwealth youth to lead on human rights and democracy

 Applications are open for eight young people to lead the charge in protecting and promoting human rights across the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Youth Human Rights and Democracy Network (CYHRDN) is seeking volunteers for its executive positions to serve from 2020 to 2022. CYHRDN is one of 10 Commonwealth Youth Networks supported by the Secretariat.

Application Deadline: 5 September 2020.

Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/3lcsyVR

Policy Research and Advocacy Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

Education and Training Coordinator

Partnership Engagement Coordinator

Disability Rights Coordinator

Rapporteur on Discrimination

Rapporteur for Migrants and Refugees' Rights

Rapporteur for Gender-based violence

Requirement

be a Commonwealth citizen aged 15 to 29 years;

have a strong commitment to promoting human rights and democracy;

have experience of working with youth-led organisations or initiatives focused on human rights and democracy; and

be available to commit 10-15 hours per week to the network’s activities.