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<b>Subject:</b> [IDA_CRPD_Forum] Disability Rights and Political Participation Internship Opportunity<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), an international nonprofit organization based in Arlington, VA that is dedicated to empowering all people to have a voice in elections and political life, is
seeking a part-time, paid intern for this summer to work on our disability rights portfolio. Persons who are passionate about disability rights encouraged to apply!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Please do share this notice with any individuals who may be interested in applying. Additional details are below.
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<p class="MsoNormal">This part-time, paid intern position is an entry level role designed to provide graduate students or recent graduates of undergraduate or graduate programs with an insider’s view of international development at IFES. The Inclusion Team
provides technical expertise and support on inclusive elections and political processes to regional program teams and local stakeholders. The Intern will provide support to IFES’ Inclusion Team, focusing on political participation of persons with disabilities.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Under the supervision of the Inclusion Specialist, possible activities may include but are not limited to:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Draft articles for ElectionAccess.org, which may include conducting virtual interviews or researching recent developments in disability-inclusive elections.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Prepare factsheets on country-specific or regional disability inclusion programming on an as needed basis using an IFES template.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Conduct research on disability-inclusive legal frameworks, identifying text that affects implementation of electoral rights for persons with disabilities, and research on global trends in access to legal
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