Human Rights Day Digital Advocacy & Content Creation

Mission and objectives

As the lead United Nations entity mandated to promote and protect human rights for all, OHCHR: Works with and assists Governments in fulfilling their human rights obligations; speaks out objectively in the face of human rights violations worldwide; provides a forum for identifying, highlighting and developing responses to today's human rights challenges; acts as the principal focal point of human rights research, education, public information, and advocacy activities; and works with a wide range of partners in order to widen the constituency for human rights worldwide.

Context

What You Will Gain - An official United Nations Volunteer (UNV) Certificate of Appreciation detailing your hours and contributions. - Portfolio Building: Published digital work and campaign materials seen by international audience. - Networking opportunity: Connections with international human rights advocates, UN personnel and fellow global volunteers. - Direct Impact: The opportunity to actively contribute to the regional narrative of a premier global human rights milestone.

Task Description

We are seeking four dedicated individuals to work online on a social media campaign for the upcoming 2026 Human Rights Day. Your contributions will directly fuel the digital footprint of the Human Rights Day campaign of the OHCHR Caribbean Regional Office across multiple platforms. - Digital Content Creation: Design high-impact graphics, short-form videos, and multimedia assets using campaign toolkits. - Messaging: In coordination with OHCHR Regional Office for CARICOM, draft press releases, social media posts (X, Facebook) and website posts aligned with the 2026 campaign theme. - Community Mobilization: Monitor and engage with online audiences, fostering positive discussions around human rights milestones and advocacy. - Data Tracking: Assist in gathering engagement metrics, tracking campaign hashtags, and compiling a brief post-campaign impact report.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks