LEGAL RESEARCH AND RESOURCE CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Internship Location: Cairo, Egypt

Intern

Organization Website: www.geocities.com/lrrc.geo

Description of Organization/Internship:

"LRRC was established in 1991 to attempt creating a sensitive and well-informed public on the issue of human rights. It aims at emphasizing respect for legal sovereignty as well as establishing the principles of human rights as set out in the international instruments. LRRC realized the need for human rights education in Egypt at a more grassroots level. As this was absent in the formal sector - (schools, universities, and academic circles)- LRRC decided to pursue the informal sector, targeting NGOs, lawyers, the medical profession, children, women, etc., and all sectors of society, whenever possible. The center has four primary aims: 1)Spreading awareness of human rights concepts and principles; 2)providing access to information and news on human rights activities; 3)Networking with local, regional and international organizations; 4)Formulating new and innovative methods and techniques in spreading human rights education to reach a broader audience. Contact LRRC directly by email or phone to find current internship opportunities and application information."

Contact Information:

7 Al-Higaz St.
Roxi
Cairo, Egypt.  
Phone: 202-45-20-977

Email: Send electronically on website

Current as of May 25, 2003.