Research and writing on humanitarian situations in LAC

Help research and draft public information on humanitarian situations

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OCHA - Regional Office for the Latin America and the Caribbean - ROLAC

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Volunteering Communications & PR

Application deadline 5 years ago: Friday 5 Feb 2021 at 03:00 UTC

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Help research and draft public information on humanitarian situations

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The volunteer will help research information and draft 3 public information pieces on humanitarian situations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Writing and editing
Other communications related experience

The COVID pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of specific population groups in Latin America and the Caribbean. The project aims to compile information and disseminate materials about those groups to raise awareness about their situation.
Volunteers: 2 needed
6-10 hours per week / 12 weeks

Background in social sciences and/or languages, writing skills in Spanish, English and French, interest for research and human rights/humanitarian law.
Latin America and the Caribbean
English, French, Spanish

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