The Labour Campaign for Human Rights (LCHR) is a political campaign formed of Labour activists. Our mission is to champion a Labour vision for human rights.

LCHR's activities include:

Discussion: LCHR serves as a forum and platform for Labour members and others who have an interest in human rights. We foster dialogue between civil society, academia, the public, and the Labour Party on human rights issues.

Advocacy: the group engages with Labour Party policy and Labour politicians to ensure that human rights are at the heart of Labour’s foreign and domestic policy agendas.

Policy work: LCHR generates policy proposals for the Labour Party that ensure the protection and promotion of human rights.

Public, grassroots campaigning and awareness raising: We raise the profile of human rights issues in the wider Party.

LCHR was formed in August 2013 and is looking for a Communications Officer to support its outreach activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Liaising with MPs, Peers, PPCs and their support staff
• Liaising with civil society organisations
• Promoting the group and ensuring publicity
• Managing social media
• Preparing monthly newsletter

Ideal candidates will have:

• a keen interest in human rights and advocacy/politics
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing skills
• good understanding of the Labour Party
• experience and knowledge of activism
• good awareness of social media

This role would suit a recent graduate or student.

Hours are flexible. Around 2-3 hours a week.