Introducing… the Human Rights Information Project

Some exciting news.

I have a new project. The aim is to change the face of human rights. I am looking for a paid Researcher/Project Coordinator to help me build it. Interested? Click here for the job description and how to apply (PDF).

As readers of this blog will know, I often complain about bad human rights journalism. But inadequate reporting is a symptom of a deeper problem: poor public understanding of human rights.

It is time to do something about it. Introducing the Human Rights Information Project (HRIP).

HRIP will:

• Radically rethink the way we talk about and present human rights;
• Use social media to explain why human rights matter;
• Build the tools to defend human rights against misrepresentations;
• Make information about human rights accessible and even beautiful.

The project is supported by Global Dialogue, a charity registered in England and Wales with a wide-ranging purpose to support human rights in Britain and internationally.

I will be taking a few months off from the UK Human Rights Blog to build HRIP (for solicitors: don’t worry, I will still be practising). HRIP and UK Human Rights Blog will work closely together. HRIP has no connection with my Chambers, 1 Crown Office Row.

Work for HRIP

HRIP is employing a Researcher/Project Coordinator, who will work with me and some amazing designers to build the HRIP website and launch the project. All details are here. Watch out, the deadlines are tight. I want HRIP to be up and running prior to the 2015 Election.

Follow @rights_info on Twitter and keep an eye on the UK Human Rights Blog for information about:

• Volunteering opportunities;
• A launch event.