We are looking for volunteers
Researcher – Resource Database
Help build a free online library of books, reports, lectures and documentaries about occupied territories, so anyone can find reliable information.
The campaign
Finding reliable information about occupied territories online is hard. There is either too little or too much, occupying powers flood online spaces with misinformation, and media are often restricted from reporting on the ground or biased towards the occupier.
Our Resource Database campaign creates an online space with books, reports, lectures and documentaries that are free for everyone. It gives students, journalists, politicians and anyone else a safe place to find reliable information, the latest developments and background on occupied territories, starting with Western Sahara and Palestine.
The role
We are looking for curious, careful volunteers to help find, check and add material to the database. You will be part of a team working remotely together, guided by the campaign’s co-leads, and you will get a thorough introduction before you start.
Your responsibilities
- Research books, reports, articles, lectures and documentaries about occupied territories.
- Check that sources are reliable, and flag misinformation and propaganda.
- Write short, clear summaries and add tags so material is easy to find.
- Upload and organize material in the database, following our guidelines.
- Help keep the database up to date with the latest developments.
- Suggest new topics, territories and types of material we should cover.
Who you are
- Curious and thorough: you enjoy digging for good sources and care about getting the facts right.
- Critical thinker: you can tell a reliable source from a biased or misleading one.
- Organized: you like structure and keep things tidy and consistent.
- Principled: you are committed to the rights of occupied peoples.
- Strong in English: you write clearly and accurately. Knowing Arabic, Spanish, French or another language is a big plus, since it lets us find material we’d otherwise miss.
- Self-directed: you are comfortable working remotely as part of a global volunteer team.
What we offer
- Contribute to a resource that will serve students, journalists and the solidarity movement for years to come.
- Deepen your knowledge of occupied territories, international law and human rights.
- Gain experience in research, source criticism and information management.
- Work alongside activists and researchers from around the world.
- Remote and flexible: work from wherever you are, when it suits you.
Apply now
If you believe that reliable information is a powerful tool against occupation, we want to hear from you.
Send your CV and a cover letter to solidarityrising@gmail.com. Tell us about your experience, who you are, why this role is right for you and what motivates you.
Solidarity Rising is an equal opportunity movement. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of occupation, displacement or marginalized backgrounds.
About Solidarity Rising
Solidarity Rising is an international human rights organization dedicated to the common pursuit of justice and freedom. We stand in solidarity with occupied peoples, with a strong focus on Western Sahara and Palestine and an ambition to include all occupied peoples in our work.
Our movement is powered entirely by the energy, creativity and commitment of volunteers. We believe we are stronger when we link our struggles, and we work every day to advocate, raise awareness and build a global movement that is independent of political ideologies and government funding, and committed to liberation and an end to occupation.