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International Law & Human Rights Internships in Togo
Togo is amongst the world’s poorest countries and has received its fair share of criticism over its human rights record. Today, many local and international organizations are working to improve the situation of the poor, repressed and vulnerable within the country. Since trouble free parliamentary elections took place in October 2007, many people are confident that during the next few years Togo will make further progress in human rights and democratic governance. You can play a part in this progress by volunteering on a Human Rights Law internship in Togo.
The international work experience you will gain while volunteering abroad on the Human Rights project in Togo will undoubtedly improve your resume. This applies whether you are a gap year student looking to study law at university or a law graduate looking to gain some practical work experience abroad in human rights. Your precise role will be determined by your knowledge of law and level of interest in specific areas. International law experience is certainly something that all law firms will be pleased to see when recruiting trainees and new partners.
The main language of communication in Togo is French and speaking intermediate French is necessary to be able to participate fully in this project.
Volunteering Abroad on a Human Rights Law Internship in Togo
Volunteers in Togo work with the Togo Human Rights Commission, an independent commission that promotes human rights. The commission also receives and examines complaints about the violation of human rights in Togo.
The Human Rights Commission is based in Lomé, the capital of Togo. A law internship here offers a unique opportunity for legal work and a special cultural experience for anyone interested in the field of law and human rights.
The civil, economic and social rights of men, women and children in Togo have improved in the last decade but there is still a long way to go. You may join programs dealing with the following issues:
- Children’s rights
- Women’s rights
- Prison conditions
- Police accountability
- Electoral transparency
One of the main aims is to help raise awareness so that ordinary Togolese people understand their rights and what protection they are legally entitled to in certain situations. Your role in this might involve various activities such as:
- Raising awareness in rural communities
- Preparing leaflets, posters or educational tools
- Running training programs
- Planning promotional campaigns
The Human Rights Commission is a serious professional organization. You may sometimes have deadlines or you may be asked to represent the organization at meetings and other events. Your work will be important for the growth of human rights in West Africa.