Gender equality is often discussed in terms of male/female, but adherence to a strict gender binary is one of the roots of gender inequality. In this short guide, we'll explain why gender equality jobs are important, as well as the issues that gender professionals focus on, examples of organizations working on gender equality and how someone can start a career in gender equality.
Human rights work has traditionally focused on NGOs, non-profit organizations and international organizations. However, these groups are not the only ones with impact and influence. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights call on companies to adopt clear human rights policies. Today, those interested in human rights work can find careers that interact with the business world. Here's our quick guide to why these jobs are important, what the professionals do, how people get into this field...
Charity groups have been around for centuries. However, the term “NGO” did not appear until 1945. Chapter 10, Article 71 of the United Nations Charter defines “non-governmental organizations” as organizations having an advisory role with the UN. Today, NGOs have spread widely across the world, numbering in the millions. Interested in working for an NGO? Here is our quick guide to NGO jobs.
Environmental justice is "an accountability mechanism for the protection of rights, prevention, repression of harms related to the disproportionate impacts of growth on the poor and vulnerable in society due to increased pollution, degradation of ecosystem services, inequitable access to benefits, use of natural assets and extractive resources. Many careers focus on different aspects of this definition, such as protecting rights, punishing wrongs, and fighting for equitable access. In this short guide, we'll give a history of environmental justice, describe the types of jobs available, and explain the qualifications you'll need.
When applying for a job in humanitarian aid, your cover letter will be a key part of your application. Along with your CV, your cover letter is the main document used by NGO recruiters to decide whether to shortlist you for an interview. It is crucial that your cover letter shows the NGO recruiter that you are a strong candidate with the skills to do humanitarian work. * HUMANITARIAN PAGES through this comprehensive guide details the 12 key steps to writing a successful cover letter for a humanitarian application. Follow these steps to get a full breakdown of what you should and shouldn't include in your cover letter for a humanitarian aid job.
Humanitarian workers provide support after war, natural disasters, famines and other problems. They also contribute to the establishment of sustainable solutions in the fields of education, health, agriculture, etc. This career comes with many rewards and challenges. Interested in pursuing this field? *HUMANITARIAN PAGES takes you through this article on how to become an international aid worker, including the types of responsibilities you will have, the qualifications you will need and the skills employers are looking for.
Women have universal rights such as the right to education, health care and housing, but for centuries progress has been slow. Women's empowerment is not about “saving” women; it is about increasing access to opportunities (such as education and job training) and giving women power over their own lives. In this more topical guide than ever, HUMANITARIAN PAGES* highlights for you the relevance of these women's empowerment jobs and their importance, what these shadow workers do who evolve in this field and above all, how do you manage to become a professional in the empowerment of women?
Social justice is often discussed alongside human rights, as the two share characteristics such as the absence of discrimination. If you want to work in social justice, what do you need to know? Here's our quick guide to social justice jobs, including what social justice professionals do, how to become a social justice professional, and the salary range you can expect.
“Advocacy” often refers to legal defense, which is when an individual represents another person in the legal system. Simply put, advocacy is standing up for a cause. In the nonprofit, humanitarian and human rights world, advocacy is about promoting social change. Advocacy jobs are diverse in scope, responsibilities and locations, but they are all based on the idea that change and progress are within reach. Here's our quick guide to advocacy jobs, including why they matter, what advocacy professionals do, and how to become an advocate.
Working from home has become increasingly common in recent years. The trend has massively accelerated with the Covid-19 pandemic. Do you want to get a job for an NGO but also want to work from home? Already working for an NGO but want to transition to a remote work role? If so, we've put together this comprehensive guide that details the most common NGO jobs that allow you to work from home, how to get them, and which NGOs are most likely to allow you to work outside the office.
There are many jobs in the NGO sector for communication professionals. If you work in communications and want to progress to a job in an NGO or are starting your career in communications with the aim of working for NGOs, check out our list of the most common communications professions in the sector. We've also included a section for each role on what NGOs most often look for when recruiting for communications jobs.
Many people in the security industry would like to work for an NGO. There is a wide range of roles for security professionals in the NGO sector. If you want to work for an NGO and have a background in security, or if you are considering training in security management and want to join the NGO sector, check out our comprehensive list of the most common security roles. We have also included details of what most NGOs will be looking for when recruiting for these jobs.