Amnesty International Global Civic Space Fellowship 2025

Amnesty International invites applications for an 18-month part-time fellowship to explore the global phenomenon of shrinking civic space and document grassroots resistance strategies from marginalized and overlooked voices. Fellows will analyze current trends in civic space restrictions and convene activists to co-create a practical toolkit for defending civic space worldwide, with outputs including writings and a final think-piece for Amnesty International’s strategy and advocacy.

Salary of USD $25,000 for the duration; opportunities to contribute to Amnesty International’s advocacy and research outputs.

Fluency in written and spoken English; fluency in a relevant regional language is desirable; demonstrated experience working on civic space resistance; strong writing and research skills; no formal academic qualifications required to apply.

Submit a short bio, relevant case studies or descriptions of past work on civic space issues, and a proposed approach to the fellowship.