12 Jun 2021
The American Bar Association Center for Human Rights (ABA CHR) is seeking an experienced staff attorney to join its Justice Defenders Program. Candidates with substantial experience working on issues pertaining to human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are encouraged to apply.
1) Background
The Justice Defenders Program provides pro bono legal assistance to human rights advocates working in difficult environments and vulnerable circumstances by:
• Advising on, and raising public awareness of, sensitive trials and cases;
• Connecting pro bono lawyers with requisite expertise with local lawyers to provide advice on international law standards, share best practices, and assist in developing advocacy and litigation strategies; and
6 Jun 2021
The American Bar Association Center for Human Rights (ABA CHR) is seeking an experience staff attorney to join its Justice Defenders Program. Candidates with substantial experience working on issues pertaining to human rights in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are encouraged to apply.
1) Background
The Justice Defenders Program provides pro bono legal assistance to human rights advocates working in difficult environments and vulnerable circumstances by:
• Advising on, and raising public awareness of, sensitive trials and cases;
• Connecting pro bono lawyers with requisite expertise with local lawyers to provide advice on international law standards, share best practices, and assist in developing advocacy and litigation strategies; and