AİHM’DEN MUTLAK TÜRKİYE KARARI

TÜRKİYE MAHKUM EDİLDİ

15 Temmuz 2016 Başarısız Darbe Girişiminden saatler sonra haklarında gözaltı ve tutuklama kararı çıkartılan, ardından KHK ile işlerinden ihraç edilen 427 Hakim ve Savcının Avrupa İnsan Hakları Mahkemesi(AİHM)’ne yaptıkları başvurunun sonrasında alınan kararla Türkiye, insan Haklarını ihlal ettiği gerekçesiyle tazminata mahkum edildi.

 

İŞTE AİHM KARARININ DETAYLARI

AİHM 427 Hakim ve Savcının Özgürlük ve Güvenlik haklarının ihlal edildiğine karar verdi. Türkiye’nin yaşanan hak ihlalleri nedeniyle 427 Hakim ve Savcının her birine 5 bin Euro manevi tazminat ödemesine hükmetti. AİHM bu kararı sonrasında Türkiye, KHK ile ihraç ettiği 427 Hakim ve Savcıya toplamda 2 milyon 135 bin Euro manevi tazminat ödeyecek. Öte yandan AİHM kararı ile Türkiye dünyanın en kalabalık tazminat ödenen dava dosyasının da sahibi oldu.

AİHM TÜRKİYE’Yİ MAHKUM EDEN HAK İHLALLERİNİ AÇIKLADI

Mahkeme, tutuklu bulundukları sırada hakim ve savcı olan başvuranların ilk tutukluluk hallerinin hukuka aykırı olduğuna ve Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi’nin (AİHS) özgürlük ve güvenlik hakkını kapsayan 5’inci maddesinin 1’inci fıkrasının ihlal edildiğine oybirliği ile karar verdi.

 

AİHM’DEN TÜRKİYE’NİN SAVUNMASINA RET

Mahkemede Türkiye’yi savunmak için yetkililer yaptıkları savunmada Türk hükümeti olarak 427 KHK’lı hakkında;

“FETÖ/PDY” üyesi oldukları şüphesiyle yakalanıp gözaltına alınan davacı hakim ve savcılar, darbe girişimi sonrasında ilan edilen Olağanüstü Hal (OHAL) kapsamında alınan tedbirlere ilişkin 667 sayılı Kanun Hükmünde Kararname ile görevden uzaklaştırılmıştır.

Darbe girişimi sonrası Türkiye’nin OHAL gerekçesiyle AİHS’ye derogasyon kararı ve davacıların iç hukuk yollarını tüketmemiş olmaları nedenleri temelinde davanın reddedilmesini talep ediyoruz.’’ Dedi.

Ancak savunma AİHM tarafından kabul edilmedi.  Mahkeme, Ankara’nın, görevden alınan hakim ve savcıların örgüt bağlantılı olmalarının “suçüstü hali” teşkil ettiği tezini de geri çevirdi.

 

Fethullah Mecnun Alabaş

 

Kapak resmi AHIM sayfasından alınmıştır.

“”La riposte à la COVID-19″, Rapport annuel 2020 de l’UNICEF

L’UNICEF a publié son rapport annuel 2020 intitulé “a balayé les progrès obtenus de haute lutte en matière de développement en faveur des enfants et a poussé davantage de familles dans la pauvreté”.

Tout d’abord, ce rapport souligne comment la COVID-19 a affecté les enfants en 2020. Même si les enfants sont moins vulnérables au virus que les adultes, les fermetures d’écoles, la vulnérabilité accrue aux abus, les pressions sur la santé mentale des parents et des familles, l’éloignement des amis et la perte d’accès aux services vitaux de soins de santé et de protection ont profondément blessé les enfants. Le rapport souligne que les enfants n’ont pas été touchés de la même manière, les enfants des communautés des pays pauvres et ceux déjà défavorisés par la discrimination, l’exclusion sociale, la fragilité et les conflits étant plus touchés. Le rapport fournit quelques chiffres significatifs :

  • On estime que 142 millions d’enfants supplémentaires seraient tombés dans la pauvreté monétaire à la fin de l’année 2020
  • Au moins 1 écolier sur 3 n’a pas pu accéder à l’enseignement à distance alors que son école était fermée, et 1,6 milliard d’enfants et de jeunes ont été affectés par la fermeture des écoles.
  • Environ 80 millions d’enfants de moins d’un an pourraient être privés de vaccins vitaux dans au moins 68 pays.
  • Environ 80 millions d’enfants de moins d’un an pourraient être privés de vaccins vitaux dans au moins 68 pays.

Pour lutter contre ces chiffres, l’UNICEF a établi cinq domaines d’objectifs :

  • Chaque enfant survit et s’épanouit, en se concentrant sur la santé et la nutrition, en fournissant des antibiotiques, en soutenant les établissements de santé, en traitant la malnutrition…
  • Chaque enfant apprend : en se concentrant sur l’éducation, en soutenant l’enseignement à distance pour les enfants migrants, déplacés, réfugiés et rapatriés, en fournissant du matériel pédagogique…
  • Chaque enfant est protégé contre la violence et l’exploitation, par la prévention, le soutien psychologique, les services sociaux…
  • Chaque enfant vit dans un environnement sûr et propre, en préservant les droits inscrits dans la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant, en œuvrant pour réduire la pauvreté des enfants et mettre fin à la discrimination.

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La pandémie a amené l’UNICEF à changer de stratégie et à choisir de se concentrer sur le soutien gagnant des enfants et des jeunes. La communication et la prévention sont devenus encore plus critiques face à la pandémie mondiale, les canaux numériques et les campagnes de prévention jouant un rôle clé pour garantir les droits des enfants dans l’environnement COVID-19. Cette nouvelle stratégie comprenait également le développement de partenariats : 146 partenaires gouvernementaux ainsi que des organisations intergouvernementales et des arrangements inter-organisationnels ont apporté une contribution record de 5,5 milliards de dollars en ressources pour les enfants dans le monde. L’innovation faisait également partie de la nouvelle stratégie avec le lancement de la première Stratégie mondiale d’innovation de l’UNICEF au début de 2020. Cette stratégie vise à positionner l’innovation comme un outil clé pour obtenir un changement global et durable pour les enfants.

 

By Morgane Bizien

Pictures taken from the report: https://www.unicef.org/media/100946/file/UNICEF%20Annual%20Report%202020.pdf

“”Respondiendo a COVID-19″, Informe Anual de UNICEF 2020

UNICEF ha publicado su Informe Anual 2020 titulado “Respondiendo a COVID-19”. Como se indica en el informe, el COVID 19 “ha eliminado los avances en materia de desarrollo conseguidos con tanto esfuerzo por los niños y ha empujado a más familias a la pobreza”.

En primer lugar, este informe señala cómo COVID-19 afectó a los niños en 2020. Aunque los niños son menos vulnerables al virus que los adultos, el cierre de escuelas, el aumento de la vulnerabilidad a los abusos, las tensiones en la salud mental de los padres y las familias, el alejamiento de los amigos y la pérdida de acceso a servicios vitales de atención sanitaria y protección han perjudicado profundamente a los niños. El informe destaca que los niños no se han visto afectados por igual, siendo más afectados los de comunidades de países pobres y los que ya estaban en desventaja por la discriminación, la exclusión social, la fragilidad y los conflictos. El informe ofrece algunas cifras significativas:

  • Se estima que 142 millones de niños más caerán en la pobreza monetaria para finales de 2020 y no tendrán acceso a la protección social.
  • Al menos 1 de cada 3 escolares no ha podido acceder a la enseñanza a distancia mientras sus escuelas estaban cerradas, y 1.600 millones de niños y jóvenes se han visto afectados por el cierre de escuelas
  • Aproximadamente 80 millones de niños menores de 1 año podrían no recibir vacunas que salvan vidas en al menos 68 países
  • Aproximadamente 80 millones de niños menores de 1 año podrían no recibir las vacunas que salvan vidas en al menos 68 países

Para combatir estas cifras, UNICEF estableció cinco áreas de objetivos:

– Cada niño sobrevive y prospera, centrándose en la salud y la nutrición, proporcionando antibióticos, apoyando los centros de salud, tratando la desnutrición…

– Cada niño aprende: centrándose en la educación, apoyando el aprendizaje a distancia para los niños migrantes, desplazados, refugiados y retornados, proporcionando materiales de aprendizaje…

– Todos los niños están protegidos de la violencia y la explotación, mediante la prevención, el apoyo psicológico y los servicios sociales.

– Cada niño vive en un entorno seguro y limpio, salvaguardando los derechos consagrados en la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño, trabajando para reducir la pobreza infantil y acabar con la discriminación.

 

La pandemia hizo que UNICEF cambiara su estrategia y optara por centrarse en conseguir apoyo para los niños y los jóvenes. La comunicación y la promoción se volvieron aún más críticas ante la pandemia mundial, con el uso generalizado de los canales digitales y la defensa de los derechos de los niños en el entorno de la COVID-19. Esta nueva estrategia incluyó el desarrollo de asociaciones, así 146 socios gubernamentales junto con organizaciones intergubernamentales y acuerdos interinstitucionales contribuyeron con un récord de 5.500 millones de dólares en recursos para los niños a nivel mundial. La innovación también formó parte de la nueva estrategia con el lanzamiento de la primera Estrategia Mundial de Innovación de UNICEF a principios de 2020. La Estrategia tiene como objetivo posicionar la innovación como una herramienta clave para lograr un cambio global y duradero para los niños.

By Morgane Bizien

Pictures taken from the report: https://www.unicef.org/media/100946/file/UNICEF%20Annual%20Report%202020.pdf

TÜRKİYE’NİN EN SESSİZ DÜNYA ÇOCUK HAKLARI GÜNÜ

Dünyanın birçok ülkesinde bugün, ‘Dünya Çocuk Hakları Günü’ nedeniyle çeşitli etkinlik ve sempozyumlar yapıldı. İnsan Hakları ve Mazlumlar İçin Dayanışma Derneği (MAZLUMDER) ‘Dünya Çocuk Hakları Günü’ çerçevesinde Türkiye’de Cezaevinde büyüyen çocuklara yönelik rapor yayınladı.

Yayınlanan rapora göre Türkiye’de cezaevinde 803 çocuk cezaevinde annesi ile birlikte kalıyor. Türkiye, bu sayıyla cezaevinde annesiyle beraber kalan mahkum çocuklar sıralamasında dünyada ilk sırada yer alıyor. Avrupa Konseyi Ceza İstatistiklerine göre Türkiye’den sonra cezaevinde annesiyle kalan çocuklar sıralamasında Rusya ve Gürcistan var. Türkiye, Avrupa Konseyi Ceza İstatistiklerine göre aynı zamanda cezaevinde en fazla yoğunluk yaşayan ülke konumunda.  Birleşmiş Milletler Çocuk Hakları Sözleşmesi dikkate alınarak hazırlanan raporda;

  • 0-6 yaş grubu çocukların gelişimi ve ihtiyaçları
  • Uluslararası Sözleşmeler ve mevzuat ışığında cezaevinde büyüyen çocuklar
  • Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Kanunları ışığında cezaevinde büyüyen çocuklar
  • Mevzuatın Uygulanması ve Birleşmiş Milletler Çocuk Hakları Sözleşmesindeki Hakların Temini
  • Cezaevinde tutuklu/hükümlü bulunan kadınların ve çocuklarının yaşadığı hak ihlalleri gibi maddeler ana temayı oluşturdu.

MAZLUMDER yayınladığı raporun içeriğinde;

İnsan Hakları, Uluslararası Sözleşmeler ve Mevzuatlar, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Kanunları, Birleşmiş Milletler Çocuk Hakları çerçevesinde Türkiye’de cezaevinde anneleri ile kalan çocukların haksız ve hukuksuz bir şekilde tutulduğunu kanun ve maddelerle ortaya koydu.

T.C ANAYASA KANUNLARI

  • Çocuklu kadınlara kanunen tanınan imtiyazlar;
  • 5275 sayılı Ceza ve Güvenlik Tedbirlerinin İnfazı Hakkında Kanun’un (5275 sayılı Kanun) 16. Maddesinin 4. Fıkrasına göre: “Hapis cezasının infazı, gebe olan veya doğurduğu tarihten itibaren altı ay geçmemiş bulunan kadınlar hakkında geri bırakılır. Çocuk ölmüş veya anasından başka birine verilmiş olursa, doğumdan itibaren iki ay geçince ceza infaz olunur.”
  • Tutuklu ya da Hükümlünün Cezaevinde Çocuğu ile Kalabilmesine İlişkin Kanuni Düzenlemeler;
  • 5275 sayılı Kanun’un “Hükümlünün bakıma muhtaç çocuklarının barındırılması” başlıklı 65. Maddesinde; (1) “Anaları hükümlü olup da dışarıda korumasına bırakılacak kimsesi bulunmayan sıfıraltı yaş grubundaki çocuklar, analarının yanında kalabilirler. Bu çocuklar gündüzleri ceza infaz kurumu bünyesindeki veya Sosyal Hizmetler ve Çocuk Esirgeme Kurumu veya diğer kurum ve kuruluşlara ait kreş ve gündüz bakımevlerinde barındırılırlar. (2) Analarının yanında kalan çocuklara, yaş ve durumlarına ve ihtiyaçlarına göre yiyecek ve içecek verilir. (3) Üç yaşını doldurmuş çocuklar, hâkim kararıyla çocuk yuvalarına veya yetiştirme yurtlarına yerleştirilebilirler. Bu çocukların belirlenecek bir program ve usule göre zaman zaman analarıyla temasları sağlanır.

Mevzuatın uygulanması ve birleşmiş milletler çocuk hakları sözleşmesindeki hakların temini dört ana başlık altında toplandı. Bunlar:

  • Hayatta kalma hakkı
  • Gelişme hakkı
  • Korunma hakkı
  • Katılım hakkı

Tutuklu ya da Hükümlünün Cezaevinde Çocuğu ile Kalabilmesine İlişkin Kanuni Düzenlemeler ise şöyledir:

Tutuklu ya da Hükümlünün Cezaevinde Çocuğu ile Kalabilmesine İlişkin Kanuni Düzenlemeler 5275 sayılı Kanun’un “Hükümlünün bakıma muhtaç çocuklarının barındırılması” başlıklı 65. Maddesinde;

(1) “Anaları hükümlü olup da dışarıda korumasına bırakılacak kimsesi bulunmayan sıfıraltı yaş grubundaki çocuklar, analarının yanında kalabilirler. Bu çocuklar gündüzleri ceza infaz kurumu bünyesindeki veya Sosyal Hizmetler ve Çocuk Esirgeme Kurumu veya diğer kurum ve kuruluşlara ait kreş ve gündüz bakımevlerinde barındırılırlar.

(2) Analarının yanında kalan çocuklara, yaş ve durumlarına ve ihtiyaçlarına göre yiyecek ve içecek verilir.

(3) Üç yaşını doldurmuş çocuklar, hâkim kararıyla çocuk yuvalarına veya yetiştirme yurtlarına yerleştirilebilirler. Bu çocukların belirlenecek bir program ve usule göre zaman zaman analarıyla temasları sağlanır hükmü yer almaktadır. Madde içeriğine bakıldığında düzenlemenin oldukça yüzeysel ve yoruma açık olduğu anlaşılmaktadır. Maddenin gerekçesi ise şu şekildedir; “Madde iki esası saptamaktadır; anne bakımına muhtaç olan sıfır – altı yaş grubundaki çocukların gereksinimlerini karşılamak ve ceza infaz kurumlarına alınan çocukların beden ve ruh sağlığı açısından örselenmelerini önlemek; bu nedenle, hükümlü çocuklarının gelişimlerini sağlayacak çevre, eğitim ve etkileşim olanaklarına kavuşturulması için önce çocuğun dışarıda korumasını sağlayabilecek anası dışında bir kimsesi olup olmadığı araştırılacaktır; varsa ve ehliyetli ve istekli ise çocuk ona bırakılacaktır. Böyle bir kimsesi yoksa veya ehil yahut istekli değilse yahut emzirilme olanağı varsa çocuk anası yanında bırakılabilecektir. Ancak gündüzleri, çocuğun infaz kurumu bünyesindeki kreşlerde veya gündüz bakımevlerine gönderilmeleri, geceleri ise annelerinin yanında kalmaları temin edilecektir. Analarının yanında kalan çocukların, kötü beslenmeye bağlı olarak fizik gelişim geriliği göstermelerini önleyebilmek amacıyla, ikinci fıkrada bu çocukların beslenmesine ilişkin hükümler konulmuştur. Maddenin üçüncü fıkrasında, ceza infaz kurumunda bulunan üç yaşını doldurmuş çocukların, hâkim kararı ile çocuk yuvalarına veya yetiştirme yurtlarına yerleştirilmeleri öngörülmüştür. Ancak bu çocukların anaları ile temasları koparılmayacak ve temasların zaman zaman bir program çerçevesinde sürdürülmesini sağlayacak usul ve programlar geliştirilecektir

YAŞANAN HAK İHLALLERİ

  • S.P: 2 senedir tutuklu olduğunu, 2 kişi ile birlikte hücrede kaldığını, infaz koruma memurlarının zaman zaman kötü söz ve muamelelerine maruz kaldığını, çocuklarının Çocuk Esirgeme Kurumunda olduğunu ve 2 yıldır telefonla dahi görüştürülmediğini ifade etti.
  • H.Y: 2 senedir tutuklu bulunduğunu, çocuğunu yalnızca 1,5 ay yanında tutabildiğini, 6 yaşına girer girmez ailesine teslim etmek zorunda kaldığını, Çölyak hastası olmasına rağmen sağlığına uygun yiyeceklerin kendisine verilmediği yönünde ifadelerde bulundu.
  • S.D: 15 aydır tutuklu bulunduğunu, 4,5 ve 2,5 yaşında iki çocuğu ile hücrede kaldığını, infaz koruma memurlarının kötü söz ve muamelesine, çocuklarını yurda gönderme tehditlerine maruz kaldığını; cezaevine ilk geldiği günlerde küçük çocuğuna mama yapabilmek için sıcak su istediğini, ancak vermediklerini; günlük 1 saat olan bahçe izinlerine soğuk havalarda çocukların hasta olmasına rağmen zorla çıkarıldıklarını, çıkarıldıklarında çocukların tuvaleti geldiğinde süre bitmeden içeri almadıklarını; 4,5 yaşındaki oğlunun kreşe gittiğini, 2,5 yaşındaki çocuğunun ise kreşe gitmeyip yalnızca haftada 1 saat oyun odasına gidebildiğini ifade etti.
  • S.Ö: 4,5 aydır terör örgütü üyeliği isnadıyla tutuklu bulunduğunu, 2 yaşındaki kızı ile birlikte hücrede kaldığını, cezaevinde verilen mamanın tek marka olduğunu, çocuğunun bu mamayı yemediğini başka markaların kantine getirilmesini ve ücret karşılığında almak istediklerini cezaevi yönetimine söylediğini, yazılı dilekçe ile de başvurduğunu ancak 2 ay sonra kantine farklı markaların mamalarının geldiğini, bu süreçte ve devamında su ısıtıcısında pirinç unu ile mama yapmaya çalıştığını, topaklı ve yanık olduğu halde çocuğu aç kalmasın diye yedirmeye çalıştığını, çocuğunun ek gıda olarak yemeklerden de yemesi gerekirken cezaevi yemeğini yemediğini, diğer suçlardan tutuklu olanlara haftada bir küçük kavanoz mama verilirken kendisine ayda bir verildiğini, şikayet ettikten sonra ayda dört tane verildiğini ancak bunun da bazen sekteye uğradığını belirtmiştir. S.Ö devamında, cezaevine kesinlikle oyuncak alınmadığını, önceden Lego oyuncaklara izin verdiklerini duyduğunu ancak şu anda hiçbir oyuncağın verilmediğini, kızının elinden düşürmediği bez bebeği ise 2016 yılından beri tutuklu olan bir kadının verdiğini, kızının kreşe haftada 1 gün gittiğini, oradaki oyunların kızının yaşına uygun olmadığını bundan dolayı oynayamadığını, oyun odasına hiç gitmediğini, arada bir spor salonuna gittiklerini orada da kendilerine göre aletlerin olmadığını ifade etmiştir. Ayrıca yaşadığı zorlukların anlatmakla bitmeyeceğini belirten S.Ö, günlük bahçeye çıkma saatlerinin 11 veya 12’de başlamak üzere bir saat olduğunu, müdürün istediğiniz vakitte çıkabilirsin demesine rağmen gardiyanların keyfine göre çıkardıklarını ve bahçeye çıkınca çocuğun tuvaleti geldiğinde içeriye almadıklarını, butona basmalarından yarım saat sonra gardiyanın geldiğini, çocuğu koridorda kedi görüp sevmek için koşmaya başlaması üzerine çocuğu gören gardiyanın bağırarak “al şu çocuğunu geri zekalı kadın, biz senin çocuğunu mu bekleyeceğiz!” şeklinde hakaret ettiğini, çocuğunun parmağını demir kapıya sıkıştırmasına rağmen ancak 15 gün sonra cezaevi doktoruna götürüldüğünü, tedavisinin yapılmadığını ifade etti.

B.A.Alabaş

Kapak resmi Mazlumder’ín Cezaevinde Büyüyen Çocuklar Raporundan alinmistir

 

ÇOCUKLARIN EĞİTİMİNDE KORONAVİRÜS ETKİSİ

İnsan Hakları Derneği İstanbul Şubesi Çocuk Hakları Komisyonu ; Pandemi koşullarında Türkiye’de çocukların yaşamlarında meydana gelen değişiklik ve hak ihlallerini inceleyen bir rapor yayınladı. Komisyon’un gerçekleştirdiği araştırmaya Türkiye’nin 81 ilinden ebeveynler ve çocukları katılım sağladı.

Araştırmada Birleşmiş Milletler Çocuk Hakları Sözleşmesi’nin 4 temel ilkesi dikkate alındı. Bu ilkeler; Ayrım gözetmeme (Madde 2), çocuğun yüksek yararı (Madde 3), yaşama ve gelişme hakkı (Madde 6), katılım hakkı (Madde 12) çerçevesinde gerçekleşti.

Toplam 366 katılımcıyla gerçekleşen ve anket yöntemi kullanılarak yapılan araştırmanın ilk aşamasında 19 soruyla ebeveynlere sorular soruldu. Araştırmanın İkinci aşamasında ise çocuklardan 23 soruya cevap vermeleri istendi.

İnsan Hakları Derneği İstanbul Şubesi Çocuk Hakları Komisyonu anketin ilk kısmında çocukların yaşı, cinsiyeti, ikamet edilen il, ailenin gelir-çalışma durumu, Pandemi koşullarında değişen eğitim, sağlık ve ekonomik durumları, ebeveynlerin kaygı düzeyleri ve onların gözünden salgın döneminde çocukların değişen kaygı düzeyleri hakkında bilgi edinmek amaçladıklarını belirtirken;

Anketin ikinci kısmında ise çocukların Pandemi koşullarında değişen rutinleri ve ebeveyn ilişkileri, online eğitim sürecine dair görüşleri, yaşadıkları aksaklıklar ve bunların sebepleri, özledikleri şeyler ve gelecek planlarına dair sorular yönlendirilerek çocukların süreçten nasıl etkilendiğini açıklamaya çalıştıklarını aktardı.

Komisyon Raporda veriler ışığında çocukların Pandemi sürecinden negatif yönlü etkilendiğini açıkladı. İşte çocukları etkileyen olumsuz pandemi etkenleri ;

➢ Ev içi şiddet

➢ Toplumsal cinsiyet eşitsizliğinin yansımaları

➢ Eğitime erişim

➢ Yoksullaşma

➢ Sosyalleşememe

➢ Kaygı artışı

➢ Bakım verenlerle çatışma

 

Fethullah Alabaş

Broken Chalk is looking for Project-Reporting-Social Media Specialist, Web-Content Editor and Proof Reader as Intern and Volunteer

Who We Are

Broken Chalk, in October 2020, was founded by a group of educators abroad who experienced and have been experiencing severe human rights violations in their home country (Turkey) and had to ask for asylum currently in several countries. Broken Chalk is an Amsterdam-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to addressing human rights violations in the education sector. A multinational team of dedicated human rights advocates collaborates extensively on researching violations in every corner of the World.

The organization’s primary activities include removing obstacles to education, promoting peace and tranquility in society through intercultural tolerance, preventing radicalism and polarization, and eliminating educational opportunity gaps across different demographics.

You can also read more about Broken Chalk from our website: https://brokenchalk.org/

Broken Chalk is currently seeking Interns!

Available openings:

•        Finance (Internship) Stream

•        IT Stream

•        Legal Stream

•        Research & Journalism Stream

•        Communications and Creativity Stream

•        Projects Stream

•        HR & Procedures Stream

Kindly note that

▪Mode of internship: Not paid

▪Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

▪Mode of work: Remote

Only complete applications will be reviewed.

1.     Finance (Internship) Stream 

The role will emphasize the Finance Department within Broken Chalk.

This is the Department that manages financial activities. Within the Department, there will be two Teams: The Fundraising Team and the Finance Team.

 The Fundraising Team will focus on donor management and develop strategies to secure funding from various sources, such as individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Fundraising Team tasks:

Ø Donor page updates

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Developing and implementing fundraising strategies

Ø Writing grant proposals and donor reports

Ø Managing donor communications and acknowledgments

Ø The Finance Team will focus on accountancy and financial management, ensuring the organization’s financial health and compliance with relevant regulations.

Finance Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Budget preparation and management

Ø Financial reporting and analysis

Ø Processing invoices and payments

Ø Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies

Ø Conducting financial audits and risk assessments

The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in accountancy, grant applications, fundraising, donor management, and communications (with a focus on fundraising/finance). These roles will require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should be adept at using financial software, possess excellent organizational skills, and have a strong understanding of financial and fundraising principles.

2.      IT Stream 

The role will emphasize the IT Department within Broken Chalk.

This is the Department that manages IT activities. Within the Department, there will be two Teams: The Web Team and the Admin IT Team.

The Web Team will focus on the Static Website Content, the Website Design, and Uploading Content.

Web Team tasks:

Ø Producing new content and writing it in an exciting and appealing manner

Ø Sourcing images and artwork, and commissioning photographers

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Maintaining the site once it is live and ensuring the information is accurate

Ø Updating and optimizing website design for user experience

Ø Troubleshooting website issues and performing regular backups

The Admin IT Team will focus on WordPress and Microsoft 365 (MS365).

Admin IT Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Managing and maintaining WordPress sites, including plugins and themes

Ø Providing technical support and training for MS365 applications

Ø Ensuring data security and compliance with IT policies

Ø Conducting system updates and regular maintenance

Ø Implementing and managing cybersecurity measures

The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in WordPress, IT, computer science, MS365 admin, and cyber security. These roles will require strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid understanding of web development, content management systems, and IT infrastructure management.

3.     Legal Stream 

The role will emphasize the Legal Department within Broken Chalk.

This is the Department that manages Legal activities. Within the Department, there will be two Teams: The Internal Team and Third-Party Intervention Team.

The Internal Team will focus on protecting the company from any issues that may arise within the workforce

Internal Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies (such as data protection)

Ø Handling employee grievances and disputes

Ø Conducting internal investigations and audits

Ø Drafting and reviewing company policies

The Third Part Intervention Team will focus on managing and resolving legal issues that involve external parties, such as clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

Third Part Intervention Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Managing and resolving disputes with external parties

Ø Overseeing contract negotiations and drafting agreements

Ø Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and legal standards

Ø Representing the company in legal proceedings and mediations

Ø Coordinating with external legal counsel as needed

Ø Intervention before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, concerning legal disputes which involves the right to education of children

The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in European law, corporate law, labor law, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and legal research. These roles will require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid understanding of legal principles and practices and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

4.     Research & Journalism Stream 

The role will emphasize the Research and Journalism Department within Broken Chalk.

This is the Department that manages content creation and research. Within the Department, there will be two Teams: The Articles Team and the Reports Team.

The Articles Team will focus on Current Issues and Educational Challenges

Articles Team tasks:

Ø Writing articles on Current Issues

Ø Writing articles on Educational Challenges

Ø Conducting thorough research

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Staying updated on relevant news and trends to inform articles

The Reports Team will focus on:

·        United Nations – Universal Periodic Reviews

·        United Nations – Calls for Input

·        Education Monitor: Around the Globe

Reports Team tasks:

Ø Conducting thorough research

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Compiling and analyzing data for reports

Ø Writing detailed reports on education trends and policies globally

Ø Coordinating the collection of inputs and feedback from various stakeholders

Ø Ensuring all reports meet quality standards and deadlines

United-Nations – Universal Periodic Reviews tasks:

Ø Monitoring and analyzing the human rights situation in various countries.

Ø Gathering data and evidence from multiple sources, including governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Ø Preparing submissions and reports for the Universal Periodic Review process.

Ø Coordinating with country-specific experts and human rights defenders.

Ø Tracking and evaluating the implementation of UPR recommendations.

Ø Participating in UPR sessions and related meetings, both virtually and in person.

Ø Engaging with stakeholders to provide updates and gather further input.

United Nations – Calls for Input tasks:

Ø Identifying and responding to calls for input from various UN bodies and special procedures.

Ø Collecting relevant information and documentation to support submissions.

Ø Drafting and submitting responses to calls for input in a timely manner.

Ø Engaging with thematic experts and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and accurate submissions.

Ø Tracking the progress and outcomes of submissions and providing follow-up as necessary.

Ø Organizing consultations and discussions to gather diverse perspectives and inputs.

Ø Maintaining records and databases of all calls for input and related activities

Education Monitor: Around the Globe tasks:

Ø Researching and tracking global education policies, initiatives, and trends.

Ø Collecting data from international organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Ø Analyzing educational outcomes, access to education, and disparities across different regions.

Ø Compiling reports and assessments on the state of education worldwide.

Ø Identifying best practices and innovative approaches to improve education systems globally.

Ø Collaborating with education stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, and advocates, to exchange knowledge and insights.

Ø Developing recommendations for addressing challenges and promoting quality education for all.

Ø Disseminating findings through various channels, including reports, briefings, and presentations.

Ø Monitoring progress towards education-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advocating for increased investment in education.

The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in research, writing, editing, data analysis, educational policy, and global education trends. These roles will require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid understanding of educational issues, strong writing abilities, and the capability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines.

5.     Communications and Creativity Stream 

The role will emphasize the Communications and Creativity Department within Broken Chalk.

This is the Department that manages all aspects of external communications and creative content. Within the Department, there will be four Teams: the Social Media Team, the Newsletter Team, the Media Team, the Press Release Team, and the Statements Team.

The Social Media Team will focus on Broken Chalks social media accounts

Social Media Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Managing Broken Chalk’s social media accounts and posting content

Ø Brainstorming campaign ideas

Ø Monitoring various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Ø Engaging with followers and responding to comments and messages

Ø Analyzing social media metrics to improve engagement and reach

The Newsletter Team will focus on creating and distributing Broken Chalk’s newsletters.

Newsletter Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Writing, editing, and designing newsletter content

Ø Coordinating with other teams to gather relevant information and updates

Ø Managing subscriber lists and ensuring GDPR compliance

Ø Analyzing newsletter performance and reader engagement metrics

The Media Team will focus on producing multimedia content for various platforms.

Media Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Creating video content, including filming, editing, and post-production

Ø Developing graphics and visual content for various communications

Ø Managing the organization’s YouTube channel and other media outlets

Ø Collaborating with external vendors for high-quality production work

Press Release Team will focus on drafting and distributing press releases.

Press Release Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Writing and editing press releases to announce significant events, milestones, and news

Ø Monitoring media coverage and reporting on the impact of press releases

Ø Coordinating with the Media Team to ensure consistency in messaging

Statements Team will focus on creating official statements and responses.

Statements Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments Drafting official statements on behalf of Broken Chalk

Ø Responding to inquiries from the media and the public

Ø Ensuring that all statements align with the organization’s values and messaging

Ø Coordinating with legal and executive teams to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of statements

The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in social media management, content creation, multimedia production, public relations, copywriting, and strategic communications. These roles will require strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across different teams. Candidates should have a solid understanding of digital marketing trends, media relations, and the ability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines.

6.     Projects Stream

The role will emphasize the Projects Department within Broken Chalk.

This is the Department that manages the projects. Within the Department, there will be five Teams: The Anti-Scamming Team, the EP Election Awareness and Partnership Team, the EU Expertise offer Team, the EU Expertise Requests 1 Team, and the EU Expertise Requests 2 Team.

The Anti-Scamming Team will focus on identifying, preventing, and mitigating scam activities that could affect the organization or its stakeholders.

 

Anti-Scamming Team tasks:

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Monitoring for scam activities and reporting suspicious behavior

Ø Developing anti-scamming policies and procedures

Ø Educating staff and stakeholders on recognizing and avoiding scams

The EP Election Awareness and Partnership Team will focus on raising awareness about the European Parliament elections and encouraging informed participation.

EP Election Awareness and Partnership Team tasks: [RI5] 

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Creating and distributing educational materials about the European Parliament elections

Ø Organizing events and campaigns to promote voter awareness and participation

Ø Collaborating with external organizations to broaden outreach efforts

Ø Conduct research and analysis on voter trends and behaviors

Ø Develop and implement training programs

Ø Manage social media and online presence

Ø Coordinate with media outlets for broader coverage

The EU Expertise offer Team will focus on providing expertise and support for EU-related projects and initiatives.

EU Expertise offer Team tasks:

Ø Organizing and implementing EU programs

Ø Supporting research activities in a general sense

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Offering consultancy and expertise on EU policies and regulations

Ø Developing training programs and workshops related to EU matters

The EU Expertise Requests 1 Team will focus on responding to requests for expertise and writing proposals for EU programs such as CERV and AMIF.

EU Expertise Requests Team tasks:

Ø Writing proposals for EU programs, i.e. (CERV, AMIF, etc.)

Ø Organizing and implementing EU programs

Ø Supporting research activities in a general sense

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Coordinating with other teams to gather necessary information for proposals

The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in project management, EU policies, anti-scamming measures, electoral processes, research, and proposal writing. These roles will require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid understanding of EU programs and regulations, as well as experience in managing projects and writing comprehensive proposals.

7.     HR & Procedures Stream 

The role will emphasize the HR & Procedures Department within Broken Chalk.

This is the Department that manages Human Resources and Procedures in Broken Chalk. Within the Department, there will be four Teams: The Human Resource (HR) Team, the Procedures and Proofreading Team, the Accreditation Team, and the Translation Team.

The HR Team will focus on the internal aspects of Broken Chalk, hiring, and onboarding.  

HR Team tasks:

Ø Sending contracts

Ø Reply to emails

Ø Conducting Interviews

Ø Hiring Interns

Ø Conducting onboarding process

Ø Training interns

Ø Performance management

Ø Updating necessary information (interview data, intern performance data – hours, and more)

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

The Procedures and Proofreading Team will focus on ensuring the accuracy and consistency of all written documents and maintaining procedural standards.

Procedures and Proofreading Team tasks:

Ø Read and evaluate written text for grammatical and typographical error

Ø Liaise with writers and editors to determine the composition of specific texts in a document

Ø Compare typeset proofs against the original copy to identify the mistakes or omission

Ø Analyze documents to ensure chapter titles match the list of contents

Ø Use symbols that are standard and recognized by printing and publishing companies

Ø Rephrase written text to ensure document structure and content are consistent

Ø Contact authors directly to clarify grammatical inconsistencies related to style and text choice

Ø Forward proofread materials for approval and publication

Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

The Accreditation Team will focus on managing and maintaining accreditation standards for Broken Chalk’s programs and services.

Accreditation Team tasks:

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Assisting in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Preparing and submitting accreditation documentation

Ø Monitoring compliance with accreditation standards and requirements

Ø Conducting internal audits and assessments to ensure ongoing compliance

Ø Coordinating with external accrediting bodies

The Translation Team will focus on translating documents and communications to ensure accessibility across different languages.

Translation Team tasks:

Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments

Ø Assisting in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings

Ø Translating written materials accurately and efficiently

Ø Ensuring consistency in terminology and style across translated documents

Ø Collaborating with other teams to ensure translations meet project requirements

Ø Reviewing and proofreading translations for accuracy

The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in human resources, editing and proofreading, accreditation processes, and translation services. These roles will require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Candidates should have relevant experience in their respective fields, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Broken Chalk is diverse. We do not discriminate in hiring practices and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all abilities, ages, gender identities and expressions, national origins, races and ethnicities, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with criminal records to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Broken Chalk is an equal-opportunity employer.

How to Apply:

Email your:

· CV/Resume

· Letter of interest

to hr@brokenchalk.org

“Responding to COVID-19”, UNICEF Annual Report 2020

The UNICEF released its 2020 Annual Report called “Responding to COVID-19”. As stated in the report, the COVID 19 “wiped out hard-won development gains for children and pushed more families into poverty”.

Firstly, this report points out how COVID-19 affected children in 2020. Even if children are less vulnerable to the virus than adults, school closures, increased vulnerability to abuse, the mental health strains of parents and families, distance from friends, and loss of access to vital health care and protection services have hurt children deeply. The report highlights that children were not affected equally, with children from poor countries communities and those already disadvantaged by discrimination, social exclusion, fragility and conflict more affected. The report provides some significant figures:

  • 142 million additional children were estimated to fall into monetary poverty by the end of 2020 and lack access to social protection.
  • At least 1 in 3 schoolchildren has been unable to access remote learning while their schools were closed, and 1.6 billion children and young people have been affected by school closures
  • Approximately 80 million children under age 1 may miss out on life-saving vaccines in at least 68 countries
  • Approximately 80 million children under age 1 may miss out on life-saving vaccines in at least 68 countries

To fight those figures, UNICEF established five goals areas:

  • Every child survives and thrives, focusing on health and nutrition, providing antibiotics, supporting health facilities, treating malnutrition…
  • Every child learns: focusing and education, supporting distance learning for migrant, displaced, refugee and returnee children, providing learning materials…
  • Every child is protected from violence and exploitation, through prevention, psychological support, social services
  • Every child lives in a safe and clean environment, safeguarding the rights enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child by working to reduce child poverty and end discrimination.

The pandemic made UNICEF change its strategy and choose to focus on winning support for children and young people. Communication and advocacy became even more critical in the face of the global pandemic, with digital channels widely used and advocacy playing a key role in securing the rights of children in the COVID-19 environment. This new strategy included the development of partnerships as well 146 government partners along with intergovernmental organizations and inter-organizational arrangements contributed a record $5.5 billion in resources for children globally. Innovation was also part of the new strategy with the launch of UNICEF’s first Global Innovation Strategy at the beginning of 2020. The Strategy aims to position innovation as a key tool to achieve widespread and lasting change for children.

 

By Morgane Bizien

Pictures taken from the report: https://www.unicef.org/media/100946/file/UNICEF%20Annual%20Report%202020.pdf

Graduate of Afgan Turk school Husna said education gave me the courage to fight for an equal world and make an impact in the world.

Husna Jalal  Graduate of Afghan-Turk Schools 2014

Before I begin, I would like to thank the Broken Chalk organization for arranging this event.

On Teachers International Day, I would like to appreciate and thank the efforts and hard work of the most important pillars of our society, our teachers!

It’s an honor and pleasure to be here!

I want to talk a bit about myself. I am Husna and I am from Afghanistan. I graduated from Turkish schools in Afghanistan, and Turkish schools were established in Afghanistan two decades ago during a chaotic and critical time.

My Turkish sisters and brothers came to Afghanistan when education was most needed. These schools produced a generation of intellectual and aware Afghans, moderate Muslims and change-makers, and a generation that will build Afghanistan.

Unfortunately, due to the illegal and wrong decision of the Turkish Government, our schools were closed in 2018.

After the fall of Kabul and the re-emergence of the Taliban and their dark ideology, today, Afghan girls are deprived of their fundamental rights and are banned from going to school, and 66,000 teachers are not allowed to go and teach in schools.

Also, it’s worth mentioning tonight that an educated girl is equal to an educated society.

Today, due to my teacher’s hard work and efforts, I am standing in front of you. Education gave me the courage to fight for an equal world and make an impact in the world.

I appreciate your attention and have a great evening.

Husna Jalal  Graduate of Afghan-Turk Schools 2014

Girls Education after the Collapse of Kabul on 15th of August

During the peace talks in Doha in 2020, the Taliban emphasized the importance of education in several statements ‘because this is the basic right of all Afghans.’ They also wanted to ‘guarantee all human and legal rights of every child, woman, and man.’ In this, the Taliban presented themselves as a progressive force in favor of education for all citizens of Afghanistan, regardless of gender, even though in areas held under Taliban control, up until their recent resurgence, their record for girls’ education was poor and inconsistent.

Very few areas allowed girls past puberty to attend school; some prevented girls from gaining an education where the Taliban held influence over the curriculum and prioritized religious education at the expense of other subjects.

An estimated 3.7 million children are out of school in Afghanistan- 60% of them are girls. After the fall of Kabul and the reemergence of the Taliban and their dark ideology.

FILE PHOTO: Afghan women’s rights defenders and civil activists protest to call on the Taliban to preserve their achievements and education in front of the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Today millions of Afghan girls are deprived of their fundamental rights. Women and girls were banned from schools and universities under Taliban rule between 1996 and 2001, and they are again forbidden from going to school in 2021.

According to the Taliban, “the education system is not Islamic enough, and schools should be segregated by gender, and Taliban will introduce a new dress code.”- Taliban has said.

Taliban have promised the people of Afghanistan; they will not prevent women from being educated or having jobs. But since the fall of Kabul, women cannot go out of their houses, and they are imprisoned in the four walls of their homes.

Taliban’s actions and words are not the same. For more than a month, Afghan girls have been banned from their fundamental right to “education,” and the world is not doing anything about this. Afghan women are paying the price of their fake promises, and they are being tortured mentally and physically.

Afghan women have been fighting for their rights in the last four decades, and they are fighters. They didn’t give up in the previous 40 years, and they will not give up today as well. We are not asking the world to give us western liberties. We are asking for solidarity in this fight against darkness.

 

Writer:A Civil Society Activist from Afghanistan.