- Deadline to Apply: 23.06.2025
- Fellowship Duration: 3 months
- Location: Europe (final location to be confirmed)
Are you a Turkish young human rights defender looking to gain international experience and sharpen your skills?
EuroMed Rights, in partnership with the Human Rights Association in Türkiye (İHD)and the Human Rights Joint Platforms (KAGED/İHOP), is launching the Human Rights Fellowship Programme to support the next generation of human rights advocates on Türkiye. This unique opportunity offers hands-on experience with international human rights organisations, tailored training, and global networking.
Terms of Reference
1. Introduction
EuroMed Rights (EMR) is a network of human rights organizations and individuals committed to strengthening partnerships between NGOs in the Euro-Mediterranean region. EMR works to advance human rights in the region through advocacy, capacity building, and research. The fellowship position within the Middle East Unit (MEU) will focus on providing support to EMR’s project on Empowering Civil Society to Fight Impunity in Türkiye and contributing to the overall goals of the organization.
2. Purpose of the Fellowship
The Fellowship aims to provide emerging human rights leaders and it’s a 3-month learning opportunity for the candidate to enhance their skills, knowledge, and practical experience in human rights advocacy on Türkiye. The Fellow will engage in various human rights activities with a focus on monitoring, advocacy, media, and capacity-building initiatives. They will contribute to EMR’s ongoing work on human rights issues, including the personal security of defenders, combating impunity, addressing torture, and promoting gender equality, among other key areas.
3. Key Responsibilities
The fellow’s primary tasks will focus on supporting the work of the Türkiye Coordinating and contributing to the overall goals of the organization, but are not limited to:
• Involve in the coordination and implementation of activities related to the Türkiye Programme on Empowering Civil Society to Fight Impunity to increase the capacity of the candidate through meetings, workshops, and trainings.
• Contribute to research on human rights issues in Türkiye, monitoring relevant developments, and assisting in drafting reports and policy briefs as a part of developing new skills.
• Contribute to the development of communication and advocacy materials, and support advocacy efforts related to Türkiye.
• Increase practical knowledge on logistical support for events, including scheduling, preparing materials, and assisting in the dissemination of outputs.
• On-the-job training on the development of training and networking opportunities for human rights defenders in Türkiye, and involvement in organising related events.
• Enhancing capacity through taking part in proposal writing and fundraising efforts related to the Türkiye Programme.
4. Required Skills and Qualifications
- Educational Background: A relevant degree in International Relations, Human Rights, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English (written and spoken). Working proficiency in Turkish is required.
• Research Skills: Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information.
• Writing Skills: Excellent writing and drafting abilities in English.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Organizational Skills: Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Commitment to Human Rights: A demonstrated interest in and commitment to human rights issues, particularly in the Middle East region.
5. Supervision
The Fellow will work under the direct supervision of the Middle East Coordinator and Head of the Middle East Programs in collaboration with other relevant program staff.
6. Duration
The fellowship will last for three months.
7. Location
The Fellow will be based in Brussels or other EU city, with some flexibility to do home office.
8. Compensation
This fellowship will provide a stipend in the form of financial support rather than remuneration for services to cover living expenses during the fellowship period. EuroMed Rights will pay 2,500 EUR per month to cover those expenses. Travel, accommodation, and other logistical support will be provided as necessary.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
– Be aged 18 to 28 at the time of application
– Hold Turkish citizenship
– Have experience in human rights work (volunteering or employment)
– Be fluent in English or French
– Demonstrate commitment to human rights and social justice
Preference will be given to individuals from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities or regions.
How to Apply
Please send the following documents to [email protected] copying [email protected]. Please mention in the subject: Application – TUR fellowship
– A motivation letter (max. 1 page)
– Your updated CV
– Contact information for one reference
Important Note
Given visa restrictions, we aim to place one fellow in a non-Schengen country (such as the Balkans) and another in a Schengen-area country if already residing in the EU.