Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary WAW's New York Community Center is seeking summer interns who will assist the team by providing general support. We are looking for currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate students who have a strong interest in and commitment to immigrant women’s rights, want to work on behalf of new immigrants, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Fluency in a relevant second language (Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Urdu or Hindi) is …
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