Apply: Amnesty International Global Civic Space Fellowship
Deadline: 6 March, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Amnesty International Global Civic Space Fellowship. The fellowship will explore the global phenomenon of shrinking civic space and document grassroots resistance strategies from marginalized and overlooked voices. Benefit Fixed Rate of USD 25,000 for the duration of the fellowship Eligibility Fluency in written and spoken […]
Apply: Amnesty International Media and Communications Manager
Deadline: 05 February, 2024 Location: Abuja, Nigeria Amnesty International is seeking to fill the role of Media and Communications Manager. Amnesty International is a global movement of more than seven million people who take injustice personally. Responsibilities Develop and build a robust campaign and media strategy for Amnesty International Nigeria’s campaign and projects Manage the […]
Apply: Amnesty International Finance Manager
Deadline: 04 December, 2023 Location: Dakar, Senegal Amnesty International has opened applications for the role of Finance and Office Manager. Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) that focuses on human rights, with its headquarters in the United Kingdom. Responsibilities Ensure the financial control of the regional office activities through implementation of strong finance policies, […]
Apply: Amnesty International Justice in Africa Fellow
Deadline: 17 August 2023 Location: Dakar, Senegal, and Nairobi, Kenya Amnesty International has announced a call for applications for the 2023/2024 International Justice in Africa Fellowship. Amnesty International is a global movement of more than ten million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. Responsibilities Assist with research activities […]
Amnesty International Makes Vaccination Call
Amnesty International (AI) has called on countries in East Africa to take more decisive action to ensure that groups most at-risk from the Covid-19 pandemic can access vaccines. The human rights group made the call against the backdrop of accusation that global pharmaceutical firms are denying low and lower-middle income countries in the region enough […]
Apply: Amnesty International Media Manager
Deadline: 03 January, 2021 Location: Dakar, Senegal Amnesty International has opened applications for the role of Media Manager. Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) that focuses on human rights, with its headquarters in the United Kingdom. Responsibilities Work with national, sub-regional and international media based in the region to generate coverage about Amnesty […]
CAR: Amnesty International Releases Justice Report
Amnesty International (AI) has called on authorities in the Central African Republic (CAR) to arrest and prosecute individuals suspected of criminal responsibility for crimes against humanity. In a research brief titled One Step Forward, Two Steps Backwards: Justice in the Central African Republic, AI said that despite government’s promises, dozens of suspects remain at large. […]
Rwanda: Amnesty International Picks Holes in Trial
Amnesty International has noted ‘numerous violations’ in the pre-trial period that impacted the sentencing of a Rwandan opposition leader, Paul Rusesabagina, to 25 years in prison. Rusesabagina and 20 other individuals were tried in connection with armed attacks in 2018 and 2019 in southern Rwanda. He was charged with nine terrorism-related charges, including formation of […]
Morocco: Amnesty International Raises Torture Fear
Amnesty International has cautioned Moroccan authorities against transferring Uyghur activist, Yidiresi Aishan, to China where he is at risk of torture. The 33-year-old father of three was arrested at Casablanca airport on 19 July after flying to Morocco from Turkey. The computer designer, who holds Chinese nationality and a Turkish residency permit, was arrested on […]
Nigeria: SERAP Stands by Amnesty International
Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the intimidation of Amnesty International in Nigeria. The rights group called on the Nigerian government to ensure the safety and security of its offices and staff. This is contained in a statement issued by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, who vowed to hold the Nigerian government accountable. […]