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Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 19:02:01 -0600
>From: Christopher Kedzie <[email protected]>
To: Multiple recipients of list <[email protected]>
Subject: JOB POSTING (fwd)
FROM HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH/HELSINKI:
RESEARCHER, CENTRAL ASIA
Human Rights Watch/Helsinki (formerly Helsinki Watch), an independent
non-governmental human rights organization, is seeking a researcher to be
based in Central Asia and monitor human rights violations in that region.
Responsibilities include:
- monitoring and researching human rights developments in Central Asia,
with an emphasis on taking testimony;
- writing reports and newsletters on human rights concerns;
- bringing human rights violations to the attention of government
bodies in the countries of the region, in other CIS states and
the United States;
- working with local groups and helping in the development of non-
governmental activities in Central Asia, coordinating training
programs, and bringing human rights experts to the region;
- expanding contacts with government officials and human rights
groups in Central Asia and Russia, the media, and international
organizations based in the region, such as the OSCE and the United
Nations; and
- developing strategies together with Human Rights Watch/Helsinki's
New York York, Moscow and Brussels offices for putting pressure
on the governments of Central Asia to curb abuses.
The researcher will be based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and should be prepared
to travel extensively in the region, and occasionally to Moscow and New
York for consultations. He or she should have a very good command of
Russian and, preferably, one or more regional languages, excellent writing
and editing skills, a background in related regional studies, a
demonstrated commitment to international human rights, and experience in
field research. The position is available immediately. RESUMES WILL BE
ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 1996.
Salary is negotiable, depending on experience. Please send letters and
resumes to:
Human Rights Watch/Helsinki
485 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10017-6104 U.S.A.
Attn: Central Asia Researcher Search
Fax: 212-972-0905
Please pass this message along to anyone you think might be interested.
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