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From: " Hershey " <laurahershey@...>

Subject: great short-term opportunity for reporter at the UN working

group meetings

This is to announce an opportunity that might be perfect for someone

who has some knowledge of international disability issues AND

excellent writing skills. This year, the United Nations working group

that is drafting an international Convention on the Rights of People

with Disabilities will be meeting in New York from May 24 through June

4, and again from August 23 through September 3.

I will be working for the Landmine Survivors Network, covering these

working group meetings, and producing daily summaries of the

proceedings. These summaries will provide an informational link for

people all over the world who want to follow the progress of the

negotiations. I will serve as an co-editor for this project; Robin

s and Margaret Holt will be the reporters. Another reporter is

being sought to work on this project with us. This person would need

to be in New York for both sessions (plus an extra day or two before

and after each session), and be able and prepared to work full-time

during the sessions. Duties would include: attending daily sessions

and taking detailed notes; writing draft summaries under tight

deadlines; working with me to produce final drafts; checking facts and

details by referencing tape recordings of the sessions and/or by

contacting the individuals involved; and other related duties.

While this reporter position is unpaid, the Landmine Survivors Network

will pay all travel costs to and from New York, including lodging and

food. LSN will also consider paying for disability-related

accommodations as needed.

Qualifications include: excellent writing skills; the ability to work

quickly and accurately; some knowledge of disability issues,

international human rights issues, and/or UN procedures; experience

providing detailed documentation of lengthy meetings; ability to work

both independently and as part of a team; and enough energy to sustain

a heavy workload and hectic schedule for two weeks at a time.

This is an opportunity for someone to see history in the making, and

to gain valuable experience that could enhance future employability.

Please bring this to the attention of individuals you know who might

be qualified and available. Interested applicants should contact

Zahabia Adamaly at zahabia@... AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Thanks.

peace,

Hershey