Details of the Organization

Founded in 1992 as a pioneering organisation working for Gender Equality & Responsible Sexuality in India, Sakshi is the force behind the first test-case litigation against Child Sexual Abuse in India and the force behind two landmark PILs – ‘Vishaka & Others Vs. State of Rajasthan’ & ‘Sakshi Vs. Union of India’ which informed several gender-based laws, including POSH (Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act 2013) and POCSO (Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Amendment Act 2019). 

Details of the Job/Internship

Sakshi is looking for a candidate for the position of Legal Researcher to join them in remote mode.

Role and Responsibilities

• Research and analyze laws, policies, and court decisions related to GBV.
• Provide legal guidance and support to individuals seeking assistance from Sakshi.
• Assist in developing and updating resources, including FAQs, legal briefs, and advocacy materials.
• Build and maintain contacts with lawyers and legal networks to provide referrals and legal resources to survivors.
• Collaborate with the team to inform advocacy strategies and campaigns.
• Stay updated on current developments in GBV laws and policies.

Eligibility

• Law degree (LLB or LLM).
• Strong understanding of GBV-related laws and policies.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex legal information in lay-man language/manner.
• Empathetic, supportive communication style.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Salary/Stipend

40k.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Remote.

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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