IDENTIFYING
SUMMER HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNSHIP / JOB
OPPORTUNITIES / POSSIBILITIES:
INTERNET STRATEGIES
There are several approaches to take to identify and research organizations or other
entities focusing on a particular area of human rights in a particular part of the world.
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Use a Directory, or compiled list of organizations (in Print or on the Internet)
Conduct Advanced Internet (Google) searches
Search News stories for articles on human rights activities
Use Social Networking sites/tools
1. Directories & Specialized Search Engines (NGO, IGO, Government…)
DINGO (Directory of International NGOs in China)
http://www.chinadevelopmentbrief.com/dingo/
Directory of Development Organizations
http://www.devdir.org/
“The directory aims to promote interaction and active partnerships among governments, private sector and
key development organisations in civil society, including NGOs, trade unions, faith-based organizations,
indigenous peoples movements, foundations and research centres….”
Duke University NGO Research Guide
http://library.duke.edu/research/subject/guides/ngo_guide/ngo_links/a-e.html
--NGOs—Human Rights
http://library.duke.edu/research/subject/guides/ngo_guide/ngo_links/rights.html
Encyclopedia of Associations (on LEXIS—Law Students only)
http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool/login.aspx
Notice Segment search—by COUNTRY
Directory with detailed information on 100,000+ nonprofit membership associations worldwide.
Human Rights Education Associates
http://www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=114
Links to Human Rights Organisations and Resources
Hurisearch
http://www.hurisearch.org/
(Search full text of Human Rights publications on the web worldwide)
Intergovernmental Organization Search Engine
http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=006748068166572874491:55ez0c3j3ey
“…searches across hundreds of IGO websites, enabling users to research topics such as
active IGOs working on HIV/AIDS in Uganda….”
International Documents Collection (Northwestern University)
http://www.library.northwestern.edu/govinfo/resource/internat/igo.html
Search or see Links to IGOs.
NGO Global Network (click on “LINKS”)
http://ngo.org/index2.htm
List of Non-governmental organizations associated with the United Nations
Registry of Civil Organizations within the OAS
http://www.civil-society.oas.org/Pages/Registry_ENG.htm
Civil Society Database (UN Department of Economic & Social Affairs (NGO Branch))
http://www.un.org/esa/coordination/ngo/
Click on “Organizational Overview” under “Civil Society Database” in RIGHT Frame.
View entries by REGION or world, or by TYPE of organization.
The DESA NGO Branch is the focal point within the UN Secretariat for non-governmental organizations in
consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and for NGOs seeking status.
--NGO Database (ECOSOC consultative status))
http://www.unog.ch/80256EE60057E07D/(httpPages)/3101491B86487F6D80256EFC0061DFD9?OpenDocument
Searchable database with information about the organizations having Consultative Status
with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).
University of Minnesota Human Rights Library Human Rights Links
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/links/links.htm
– NGO Links
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/links/ngolinks.html
--UN & Related Organization Links
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/links/unlinks.html
--Other IGO Links
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/links/igolinks.html
--Centers for Human Rights Research, Training & Education
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/links/centers/index.html
Worldwide NGO Directory
http://www.wango.org/resources.aspx?section=ngodir
2. Advanced Internet Searching
Advanced Google Search page
http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en
3. News
LexisNexis (Law Students only)
http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool/login.aspx
Westlaw (Law Students only)
https://lawschool.westlaw.com/shared/signon02.asp?path=%2fDesktopDefault.aspx
World News Connect (UB noly)
http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/pdp/index.asp?ID=398
4. Social Networking Sites and Tools
Idealist.org (Interactive site listing jobs, internships worldwide)
http://www.idealist.org/if/h
Click on JOBS or Volunteer Opportunities, or Organizations in LEFT frame. Search by
type of job, country, etc.
“Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 with offices in
the United States and Argentina. Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange
resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters…”
Peace and Collaborative Development Network
http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/
"This is a free professional networking site (with over 9790 members from around the
world) to foster dialogue and sharing of resources in international development, conflict
resolution, gender mainstreaming, human rights, social entrepreneurship and related
fields...."
Facebook
Search Facebook for organizations, individuals
Former UNV Network (closed) UN Volunteers
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48758809099
Ning
http://www.ning.com/
Search Ning for specialized social networks
--Humanitarian Law & Policy Forum
http://ihlforum.ning.com/
Blogs
http://law.lib.buffalo.edu/research/webguides/law-blogs.asp
Twitter
http://twitter.com/
5. Job/Volunteer Resources
United Nations Volunteers (may be age and time requirements)
http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/resources/web-links.html
UN Volunteers
http://www.unv.org/
World Volunteer Web (links)
http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/resources/web-links.html
UN Internships
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/sds/internsh/index.htm