Akteursübersicht

Peace Watch Switzerland
(
PWS
)

PWS is a Swiss NGO with offices in Zurich and Honduras. We work to protect human rights and international law, and to support peacebuilding efforts through accompaniment work.

Since 2001, we select, train and send human rights observers on accompaniment missions to Central America and Palestine/Israel. Depending on the project country, PWS coordinates the missions on the ground or works with local partners for this purpose. Additionally, PWS carries out continuous information work to raise public awareness on human rights violations and advocate for change.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

How we work

Our human rights observers provide protective presence to human rights defenders, communities, and individuals at risk of human rights violations, document these violations whenever and wherever they occur, and support local non-violent efforts for peace. After their return, the observers report as credible witnesses on their experiences. They engage in advocacy work to enhance the local voices and raise awareness among the public and political authorities on these fragile and conflict contexts.

... and why

PWS wants to contribute to conflict transformation and peace building processes, to create a world based on dignity, respect and equity, in which human rights and international law is upheld. Conflict is "man-made" and therefore human beings can also end conflict and create peace.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Dokumentation

Menschenrechte, Recht und Governance

Medien und Kommunikation

Opportunities offered

Internships for students yes

Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates no

Positions/programs for young professionals yes

Staff positions for professionals no

Senior or management positions no

Consultancy opportunities no

Note:

We offer opportunities to volunteer as a human rights observer in one of our projects on a rolling basis. If you are interested in applying, please contact us for more information.

See current vacancies on cinfoPoste

Type of organisation

NGO

Field(s) of activity

Friedensförderung und menschliche Sicherheit

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Region(s) of operation

Lateinamerika und Karibik

Nahost und Nordafrika

Number of employees

In Switzerland:

Weniger als 20

Outside Switzerland:

Weniger als 20

Learn more

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Testimonials

"The long-standing relationship with PWS has been of great importance to individuals and organisations we have accompanied in order for them to stand up for their fundamental rights and to be able to continue their important efforts."

Kathrin
Human rights observer in Honduras 2021

"This mission has enabled me to accompany people who are fighting for human rights on a daily basis and with remarkable determination in an environment marked by uncertainties."

Emanuel
Human rights observer in Guatemala 2019

"The accompaniment on the ground allows us to show the local communities that they are not forgotten. When we return, we try to build bridges in order to continue to support them in their fight for justice."

Martina
Human rights observer in Palestine/Israel 2020

Peace Watch Switzerland ( PWS )