Launched in October 2008, "On-call" Scientists connects scientists interested in volunteering their skills and knowledge with human rights organizations that are in need of scientific expertise.
Scientists have much to contribute to the work being undertaken by human rights organizations and national human rights institutions throughout the world. “On-call” Scientists was created to facilitate such contributions. Through “On-call” Scientists, human rights organizations gain access to vital technical assistance to enhance their work and scientists have the opportunity to contribute to and gain a better understanding of human rights.
We welcome behavioral, life, physical, and social scientists, as well as engineers, technicians, medical professionals, and public health practitioners. And, we invite human rights organizations working on civil and political rights and/or economic, social and cultural rights to submit requests for scientific assistance.
Please join "On-call" Scientists and help expand science in the service of human rights at home and around the world.
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... about this new initiative by encouraging colleagues to volunteer or request a volunteer, as appropriate. We appreciate your support and patience as we build this network, and welcome your ideas and suggestions for how to make this as useful a resource as possible. |
*SHRP expresses its thanks to
GISCorps, a pioneer in organizing scientists in the service of non-profits, for its invaluable help and guidance.