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Resources
- Idealist.org - Jobs, internships, events, groups, campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and nonprofit organizations
- Juniata College Career Services Internship Information - Finding an internship, the internship process, credit versus non-credit internships, forms and internship information sites
- Peace and Collaborative Development Network - Resource guides to finding jobs, internships, academic programs, and scholarships in conflict resolution and related fields
Internships in the United States
- The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) is a global network of over 2,500 non-governmental organizations advocating for a fair, effective and independent International Criminal Court (ICC). CICC is currently offering seven internships at its New York City office.
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- Freedom House is a clear voice for democracy and freedom around the
world. Since its founding in 1941 by prominent Americans concerned with
the mounting threats to peace and democracy, Freedom House has been a
vigorous proponent of democratic values and a steadfast opponent of dictatorships
of the far left and the far right. Eleanor Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie
served as Freedom House’s first honorary co-chairpersons.
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- The Institute for Inclusive Security, including The
Women Waging Peace Network, advocates for the full participation of
all stakeholders, especially women, in peace processes. Creating sustainable
peace is achieved best by a diverse, citizen-driven approach. Of the many
sectors of society currently excluded from peace processes, none is larger—or
more critical to success—than women.
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- Interfaith Peace-Builders seeks to foster a network of informed US citizens
who understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the US government's
role in it. It uses interns to assist in planning and supporting its delegations
to Israel/Palestine. This internship provides an opportunity to participate
in the development stages of a newly independent non-profit, work for
greater understanding about Israel/Palestine in the US, and advocate for
a more balanced US policy in the region.
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- The International Republican Institute (IRI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan
organization located in Washington, D.C., that works to advance freedom
and democracy worldwide by developing political parties, civic institutions,
open elections, good governance and the rule of law. IRI has internship
opportunities in several different fields, including the Women's Democracy
Network, External Affairs, Strategic Planning, and the Latin America and Caribbean Region.
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- Israel Policy Forum (IPF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization located
in New York, which supports active and sustained American efforts aimed
at resolving the conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors. IPF interns
work with all aspects of the organization and assists with the administrative
aspects of programming, fundraising, and event planning as well as office
administration.
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- The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ) at the University of San Diego invites students from around the country every semester to participate in its internship program. Currently, IPJ is accepting applications for the Spring 2010 internship program, to begin February 4 and end May 14. As interns at the IPJ, students are responsible for researching, writing, and publishing weekly Peace & Justice Updates that follow peace and conflict resolution processes around the world. In addition, interns have the opportunity to work alongside scholars and practitioners in the fields of conflict resolution and human rights as well as to participate in IPJ projects and events.
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- The Mennonite Central Committee Liaison Office offers one unpaid internship this summer for interested and qualified college and university students with a background in Peace Studies, International Studies, Political Science, International Development, or other related fields. The internship will be from July 15- August 20, 2010. The application deadline is April 15.
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- National Peace Action is the nation's largest grassroots peace network,
with chapters and affiliates in 30 states. We organize our grassroots network to
place pressure on Congress and the Administration through write-in campaigns,
internet actions, citizen lobbying and direct action.
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- The Northern Virginia Mediation Service has openings for an unpaid Training
Program Internship. Interns will work with the Training Program Manager
and support every aspect of NVMS training workshops, including policy
development, workshop scheduling, the preparation of materials, administration,
and logistics.
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- Peace First, Inc. (formerly Peace Games) works in partnership with schools to build safe, effective school climates where children learn how to be engaged and active citizens. Internship opportunities will be listed soon.
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- Torture Abolition Survivors Support Coalition International (TASSC) is the only organization
founded by and for torture survivors. The mission of TASSC is to end the practice of torture
wherever it occurs and to empower survivors, their families and communities wherever they are.
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- School of the Americas (SOA) Watch is an independent organization that seeks to close the Georgia-based, US Army School of the Americas through vigils and fasts, demonstrations and nonviolent protest, as well as media and legislative work. SOA is criticized for training Latin American soldiers who later became notorious for having been responsible for human rights violations. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., SOA Watch has four internship opportunities available, including Legislative Intern and Communications Intern.
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- United Palestinian Appeal, Inc. (UPA) is a U.S. non-profit, non-political,
tax-exempt charity committed to providing social services to impoverished
Palestinians residing in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and in refugee camps
in Lebanon. Based in Washington, D.C., UPA offers short and long term
unpaid internships, for undergraduate and graduate students and recent
graduates. Interns participate in a variety of activities that support
individual programs, including research, writing, and project development.
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- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the U.S. federal government organization responsible for most non-military foreign aid. Headquartered in Washington D.C., USAID is currently accepting applications for volunteer student internships in the Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation, the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, and the Office of the General Counsel. The lengths and deadlines of these internships vary.
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Internships Abroad
- The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) is a global network of over 2,500 non-governmental organizations advocating for a fair, effective and independent International Criminal Court (ICC). CICC is currently offering seven internships at different offices in Europe and elsewhere. Several of these are on fall rolling deadlines.
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- Cornerstone Foundation is a small community development organization
in Belize in Central America. It is currently offering internship opportunities
for social development. Duties vary according to skill and interest. Some
of the areas social development interns work with include: women's support
group, job skill training, English as a second language, remedial English,
life skill training, extracurricular activities for students, human rights
education, etc.
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- Cultural Canvas Thailand is an organization with a mission to generate
awareness and volunteer support of the current social issues facing Chiang
Mai, Thailand. It has openings for an HIV and Child Rights Internship,
which involves assisting in developing program concepts, strategies and
approaches; identifying suitable partnering organizations; designing projects
and developing grants.
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- The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 to support underserved communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Its provides human and financial resources to more than 200 community-based organizations. These organizations provide a range of internship opportunities in microfinance, health, environment, youth and education, women's empowerment, community development and human rights. Partner organizations work in nine regions throughout Argentina, Bolivia, India, Kenya, Nicaragua and Uganda.
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- Watoto Wa Baraka International, located in Maragwa, Kenya, is seeking graduates of non-profit, international development, management, social studies or related subjects. It is ideal for those interested in starting a non-profit that focuses on Africa and developing countries. This organization deals with education, children and youth, HIV/AIDS, sustainable agriculture, health and women issues.
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