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NEW—OCTOBER 2011--ICRtoP creates a new membership category for “NGO Supporters”
  1. How can my NGO become a Member of the Coalition?
  2. How can my NGO become an NGO Supporter of the Coalition?
  3. How can I get an internship at the ICRtoP Secretariat in New York?



1. How can my NGO become a Member of the Coalition?

Members must have an active program (conflict prevention, peacebuilding, women, peace & security, human rights, country-specific, etc) specifically related to the principles of the Responsibility to Protect. Members must also describe the level of commitment their organization is prepared to offer the Coalition (for example, through research and publications, awareness raising, convening of NGOs, outreach to governments, media).
Membership Criteria

1. The International Coalition for RtoP is a voluntary coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), consistent with the principles of UN ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31, from all regions of the world.
2. The Coalition supports NGO members from all sectors and with a diversity of mandates. The Coalition encourages members from all community levels: national, regional and global.
3. Academic institutions and departments are welcome to join the Coalition.
4. Membership is restricted to non-governmental organizations. Government operated and controlled NGOs, or NGOs who do not operate independently, with neutrality, and with impartiality of government influence are not eligible for membership.
5. Individual or private sector supporters are encouraged to support RtoP but only their not-for-profit components are eligible for membership.
6. The Coalition will be open to national and regional RtoP networks. National or regional RtoP networks/coalitions must have prior approval from the Secretariat to be affiliated in name with the International Coalition for RtoP.
7. Members must endorse the common understanding of RtoP principles and the founding purpose of the Coalition. Any advocacy efforts that Members undertake should reflect these principles and purposes.
8. The Coalition Secretariat is responsible for membership decisions. If the Secretariat is unable to determine whether a potential Member is eligible, the Secretariat will seek guidance from the Steering Committee.  

 


 To become a Member of the Coalition: 

Please fill out the Membership Application Form.

Completed forms can be mailed to:

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2. How can my NGO become an NGO Supporter of the Coalition?

Does your organization believe that preventing and halting genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and ethnic cleansing should be a priority for the international community? Does your organization support the Responsibility to Protect? The International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect (ICRtoP) is delighted to announce a new membership category for ‘NGO Supporters’ and would like to invite your organization to join.

ICRtoP has created a second membership category for NGOs that support the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP or R2P) and the work of the Coalition, but that may not have the mandate, resources or staff capacity to have an active program to advance the norm. Unlike ICRtoP “Members', “NGO Supporters” are not required to have RtoP (or RtoP-related) projects and activities. With this new category of membership, broadening the base of RtoP supporters will allow the network to amplify our collective voice as we seek to mobilize in situations where atrocities are occurring or threatening to occur.

As an NGO Supporter, your organization can:
  1. Express your shared belief that RtoP has the potential to be a powerful new tool to prevent and halt genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing
  2. Add your name to hundreds of NGOs interested in advancing RtoP
  3. Access the most updated information on RtoP and crises situations and have the opportunity to join campaigns or events
 
NGO Supporters must fit the following criteria:
  1. NGO Supporters must be non-governmental organizations. Government-operated and controlled NGOs, or NGOs who do not operate independently, with neutrality, and with impartiality of government influence are not eligible to become a Supporter.
  2. Individual or private sector supporters are encouraged to support RtoP but only their not-for-profit components are eligible to become NGO Supporters.
  3. NGO Supporters must endorse the common understanding of RtoP principles and the founding purpose of the Coalition. Any advocacy efforts that Members undertake should reflect these principles and purposes.
 
To become an NGO Supporter of the Coalition
 
To join, please fill out our NGO Supporter online form or send an email to 
 
 
Name of Organization
 
Mandate and Principal Activities of Organization
 
Location(s) of Headquarters
 
Location(s) of Operations
 
Is your organization a legally registered or formally recognized by the authorities in the country where it is located? Yes/No
 
Do you agree with our Common Understanding of RtoP? Yes/No

 
Please see information about NGO Supporters in Arabic, French, German and Spanish.




 


This internship is with the Secretariat of the International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect (ICRtoP), hosted by WFM in New York. The Secretariat is looking for one or two interns full-time/ part-time for a period of 3-4 months. Please note that while this internship is unpaid. The intern will report to the Senior Outreach Officer.  

Fall, Spring, and Summer Internships Available

Responsibilities
  1. Conduct research on International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect related activities and draft memos
  2. Draft weekly newsletter tracking events, developments and references to RtoP around the world
  3. Update regularly the ICRtoP website
  4. Assist with stewardship efforts, including donor correspondence and contacts
  5. Attend meetings and workshops with UN delegates and representatives of NGOs and draft reports
  6. Monitor events at the UN relating to the protection of civilians and prevention of armed conflict
  7. Draft letters to Member States and UN Secretariat 
  8. Undertake special projects and assignments related to the norm of the Responsibility to Protect and the goals of the Coalition
Qualifications
  1. Advanced undergraduate or graduate student working towards a degree in International Relations, Politics or related fied
  2. Familiarity with the concept of Responsibility to Protect
  3. Excellent written and oral communication, research and writing skills
  4. Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
  5. Ability to work independently and within the constraints of tight deadlines
  6. Previous experience in a nonprofit environment preferred
  7. Proficiency in English required, additional language proficiencies are a plus, particularly French or Spanish
  8. Interest in WFM and familiarity with the ICRtoP
How To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, two references and a brief writing sample (3-5 pages maximum) on a related topic. Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and in the cover letter. Be sure  to indicate whether you are available full time or part time and your approximate start and end date.

Internship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis but must be received by:
        Summer applications – May 30
        Fall applications – August 1
        Spring applications – April 1
 
Note: Students in many institutions can obtain academic credit for this internship.

Applications can be emailed, faxed or mailed to:
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Fax: +1 212 599-1332

International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect
Attn: Internship Coordinator
708 Third Avenue, 24th floor
New York, NY 10017
USA


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