Get involved and support the Status of Women Committee's work for gender equality and women’s rights.
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Membership
SOWC members meet monthly and are actively involved in SOWC’s work. Members include representatives from women’s member-based, non-government organisations with consultative status at the UN through ECOSOC.
Eligibility
To be a SOWC member you must be an individual or organisational member of the UNAA Victoria and share the aims and core values of the Status of Women Committee.
For membership enquiries or to register your interest please contact SOWC on: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
SOWC offers internship placements for a university student or recent graduate each semester. Interns work in the UNAA Victoria office 2-3 days per week for a minimum of 3 months.
Internships
Interns assist SOWC with research on a key women’s rights issue on the UN agenda and provide program support for current activities.
Key selection criteria:
- Interest in gender equality, empowerment and women’s rights issues.
- Undertaking an undergraduate/graduate degree in related area.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and a professional manner
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as in a team
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing work of a professional standard
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe InDesign/Photoshop an advantage
If you are interested in applying please send your CV and cover letter to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
