1 day (7h)/week; hours flexible; 4-6 months contract
DSN-UK is a small human rights organization that brings together organisations and individuals in the UK who are concerned with caste-based discrimination and aims to link grassroots priorities with international mechanisms and institutions to make an effective contribution to the liberation of those affected by caste discrimination.
Our membership includes concerned individuals, development agencies, trade unions, journalists and
academics. DSN-UK has one full time staff member, the Director, and is based within the host offices of Anti-Slavery International in London.
Our aims are to change values and practices through policy changes worldwide. Our goals are to raise awareness through education and to empower Dalit communities in Asia and the UK and support their demands for justice. The activities of the DSN-UK include international and national advocacy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of caste and cooperation with the Ethical Trading Initiative to prevent human rights violations against Dalits in supply chains.
A Campaigning and Communications intern is needed to assist the Director to undertake the following duties:
Key skills/experience
Remuneration and Working Pattern
This post will be offered at the National Living Wage salary of £10.42/hour. The working pattern is hybrid, with normally only 1 day per month in the office. The hours are flexible, to be agreed upon with the Director.
Application process:
Please send a CV and cover letter addressing your skills and motivation for the role via email to Gazala Shaikh, Director, Dalit Solidarity Network UK (ggs@dsnuk.org) by 28 February 2023. DSN-UK, Thomas Clarkson House, Broomgrove Road, London SW9 9TL; Tel: 020 7501 8323.