Become a GRD Board Member!

We are seeking individuals who has vast and extensive experience in the non-profit sector, preferably with missions abroad. We want individuals with a passion about human rights, foreign affairs, and advocacy. As a Board Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic vision of our organization and contributing to our mission of empowering refugees and advocating for human rights.

Currently looking to fill:

• Fundraising
• Project Management
• Operations
• Development
• Human Resources
• Volunteer Coordination
• Legal
• Accounting

All positions are Volunteer based and will not offer compensation at this time

If you are interested, fill out this form and send your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]

Looking for a Capacity Training activity for your organisation in Project Management?

GRD has created its first official capacity building program in project management.

Are you a Refugee-led Organisation (RLO) interested in project management? Or are you an individual who would benefit from a formal project management course? Inquire today! [email protected]

From GRD

Our resident blog writer Wardah Malik discussed the homelessness crisis for asylum-seekers in Canada.

Check out her article "On Asylum and Migrant Deaths in Canada: An Interview with Kizito Musabimana"

Meet our Human Rights Experts

Jamilya Nurkanova is a political scientist, and researcher, focusing on Women's Rights; Women, Peace and Security; Gender-based Violence; and the prevention of violent extremism.

Check out her first article "Women Caught in Conflict: Urgent Calls for Action and Support"

Haneen Alawawdeh is a Human Rights researcher who focuses on Gender-based Violence; Access to Education; and Refugee and Migrant rights.

Check out their article "Unveiling Egypt's Digital Frontier: An Exploration of Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV)"

News

Congolese refugee turns plastic waste into a profitable business | UNHCR

• Raphael Basemi, a Congolese refugee living in Kenya, runs the largest community-led recycling enterprise in Kakuma camp. With the Kenyan government approving the Refugee Act in 2021, which calls for better refugee economic inclusion and integration, Basemi was able to reach out to companies to support improved waste management strategies. In an interview with UNHCR, Basemi shares that his initiative has helped create over 500 jobs for refugees and the local community, providing them the opportunity to earn an income and support their families.

Refugee-led Innovation Fund

• The Refugee-led Innovation Fund is now open to applications from refugee-led organizations worldwide. The Fund proposes a change in the way humanitarian assistance and development aid is designed and implemented so that forcibly displaced people have more control over the decisions affecting their lives and communities. The applications are due by 31 May 2024.
• Are you an RLO who wants help with this application? Get in touch with us now [email protected]

Want to Hire a Policy & Advocacy Specialist?

Rai Friedman is a Social Impact Consultant who specializes in Policy and Advocacy as it relates to Refugee and Human Rights Issues.

Currently Rai is a project manager for:

• UNHCR Podcast with Connected Learning in Crisis Consortium
• Research Project with Refugee-led Organisations at Kakuma Refugee Camp and the University of Edinburgh

Rai's courses:

• Rai has created and will be facilitating a Capacity Building activity at Kakuma Refugee Camp on project management
• Migration Governance course for people currently working in international development.

Get in touch with her to learn more about her services [email protected]

Join Us

The Global Rights Defenders team is expanding! Volunteer your time to issues that matter!

We are looking for dynamic experts to join our departments:

• Communications
• Fundraising
• Events
• Podcast
• Research

Or, are you a human rights expert who would like to have their own column/ blog series on our platforms?

All positions are Volunteer based and will not offer compensation at this time

Fill Out Our Google Forms Now to Submit your Candidacy

Donate to Global Rights Defenders to support our ongoing projects

As a not-for-profit organization that is volunteer-based, GRD relies on the generous contributions of its donors to continue the important awareness raising, advocacy, education and research work it is doing. One time donations from its supporters is essential to maintaining the critical work of promoting refugee & human rights by assisting those who defend them.

In 2024, there is so much more that needs to be done and we cannot do this important work without your support. Consider a one-time donation or becoming a regular donor

Global Rights Defenders advocates for marginalized, displaced and vulnerable populations. Specifically, we focus on refugees, refugee rights, and campaign for the protection and promotion of displaced persons. our work is guided by international human rights and humanitarian law and respect for the dignity of each human being.

Any questions? get in touch now [email protected]

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