English to Spanish translation (2000 words) on child participation at the UN

Translate and proofread a 2000-word policy briefing from English to Spanish.

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Overview

Translate and proofread a 2000-word policy briefing from English to Spanish.

You have:

  • Native Spanish speaker required for the translation.
  • Ability to translate a document from English to Spanish with accuracy and technical terminology required.
  • Short test translation may be requested during selection process.

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There is this policy briefing for diplomats to translate from English to Spanish (2000 words) on How to Advance language on child participation in Human Rights Council and General Assembly resolutions. This guide is published on the Child Rights Connect website as part of our publications and advocacy tools. It will be very useful for diplomats engaging in the UN system, and especially in the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly to further child participation language. We are looking for a volunteer to translate and proofread the report into Spanish.

There is this policy briefing for diplomats to translate from English to Spanish (2000 words) on How to Advance language on child participation in Human Rights Council and General Assembly resolutions. This guide is published on the Child Rights Connect website as part of our publications and advocacy tools. It will be very useful for diplomats engaging in the UN system, and especially in the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly to further child participation language. We are looking for a volunteer to translate and proofread the report into Spanish.

Level of fluency in Spanish: native speaker. Ability to translate a document from English to Spanish with accuracy and technical terminology. As part of the selection process, applicants may be requested to submit a short test translation.

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