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Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR)

  • Type: INGO
  • Field: Social Security
  • Region: Asia
  • Location: Manila, Philippines; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Internship Title: International intern
  • Duration: 3-12 months
  • Number of Interns: 1-2
  • Special Requirement: Start in early 2022. Must have excellent communication skills
  • Application Status: Available
  • Remote Internship: Acceptable
We are a Southern-based global, member-driven network that builds and strengthens movements for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights (SRHR) and justice. We work to realise the full SRHR of all people, with a particular focus on the most marginalised.

Established in 1984 in the Netherlands, WGNRR has 30 years’ experience of mobilising and campaigning on SRHR issues. In 2008, WGNRR relocated the Coordinating Office from Amsterdam to Manila, where it is currently headquartered.

WGNRR has a consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC). We are not a funding or donor organisation.

When women from all over the world during the 4th International Women and Health Meetings (IWHM) in 1984 broke their silence and asserted solidarity for women’s reproductive health and rights, the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) was born.

WGNRR is a global SRHR advocacy network with a membership base

We fulfill a critical role in ensuring that the content of global civil society advocacy is informed by local and national SRHR concerns. We also work to ensure that there are mechanisms to feed back global policy shifts to those working at community and national levels.

Our approach to working with network members and strategic partners

Empowerment – Our members and allies are empowered and supported to take actions based on their own knowledge and experiences.
 
Grassroots & community led – Our actions are informed and led by grassroots and community organisations and the people whose lives are affected by international agreements such as Human Rights treaties, ICPD and the MDGs.

In partnership – We work globally, in partnership with members, SRHR activists and allies to strengthen its impact and work to achieve shared goals.

Our Reach
Our network consists of over 1000 individual and organisational members in 105 countries. We currently boast of 450 organisational members in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean and Oceania.

WGNRR’s engagement with her members differs within regions and countries depending on the local status of SRHR and the most appropriate way WGNRR can share knowledge, experiences and skills between members and where required, provide capacity building support.

Vision
WGNRR envisages a world where all people can fulfill their sexual and reproductive rights.

Values
WGNRR works within the rights, justice and feminist frameworks. We aim to be member focused, inclusive and accountable in all that we do. We are committed to equality for all genders and value diversity. We are self reflective and independent from political, governmental or religious institutions.
Internship Tasks：
● Strengthen the digital and offline communication system of WGNRR Africa (management of the website and social media platforms, online consultation meetings with our members and partners in Africa, creating strong and secure online linking and learning platforms, etc.
● The specific content of the internship depends on the needs at that time.

Requirements：
● Bachelor’s degree (completed/ongoing)
● Must have excellent communication skills 
● Fluency in spoken and written English
● Strong interpersonal and English communicative skills
● Proficiency in MS software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power point)
2000-12-04 | Dhaka, Bangladesh – People’s health assembly
1995-06 | Ottawa, ON Canada – International action meeting to stop the research on anti-fertility vaccines / International Women’s Health and Meeting
1993-10-17 | Kampala, Uganda – International women and health tribunal and meeting
1993-10-17 | Kampala, Uganda – International members meeting
1993 | Chennai, India – International Women’s Health and Meeting
1990-11-03 | Manila, Philippines – International women and health tribunal and meeting / International Women’s Health and Meeting
1989-10-22 | Kampala, Uganda – Africa regional meeting of women and health
1987 | San José, Costa Rica – International Women’s Health and Meeting
1984 | Amsterdam, Netherlands – International Women’s Health and Meeting
1981 | Geneva, Switzerland – International Women’s Health and Meeting
Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations
Member of: F-XM1375 – People’s Health Movement (PHM); F-XF1490 – World Social Forum (WSF). Supports: F-XJ4337 – Global Call for Action Against Poverty(GCAP). Links with:
D-XD7436 – Association of African Women for Research and Development (AAWORD);
F-XF0934 – Health Action International (HAI);
F-XF1134 – International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN);
F-XF0981 – International Health Awareness Network (IHAN);
U-XF0461 – International Lesbian Information Service (ILIS);
G-XG5977 – International People’s Health Council (IPHC);
F-XF0271 – Isis Women’s International Cross Cultural Exchange (ISIS-WICCE);
F-XF0881 – Latin American and Caribbean Women’s Health Network (LACWHN);
U-XF2730 – Pacific and Asian Women’s Forum (PAWF);
F-XF0636 – Women Living under Muslim Laws (WLUML);
U-XF0921 – Women’s Network of the World Federation for Mental Health;
B-XB3609 – World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA).
Links indicated by: G-XM1955 – Free Africa Foundation (FAF).

Members
Individuals, groups and subscribers (1,650) in 83 countries and territories:

Member Countries & Regions
Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Rep, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, UK, Greece, Guatemala, Guam, Honduras, Croatia, Haiti, Indonesia, Israel, India, Italy, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Mauritius, Malawi, Mexico, Malaysia, Namibia, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Sudan, Sweden, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Suriname, El Salvador, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Trinidad-Tobago, Tanzania UR, Uganda, USA, Uruguay, Venezuela, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe.