Apply to be a human rights monitor in Palestine and Israel

Source: World Council of Churches, Quakers in Britain

The human rights monitors we send are called Ecumenical Accompaniers. We call them EAs for short.

EAs spend three months in Palestine and Israel monitoring human rights violations and standing in solidarity with Palestinian and Israeli peace activists. When they come home they give talks in their local communities and advocate for an end to the military occupation of Palestine.

EAs need to be flexible, hard-working, physically and emotionally robust, open to hearing from different perspectives, and able to represent the programme in a professional manner.

No previous monitoring experience is required. Your expenses will be paid and a living allowance provided.

We recruit a year in advance and provide in-depth training and resources to help you to prepare.

Recruitment for EAs for 2025 is now open and you can apply via our job pages.

Please see the 2024-25 role description (PDF) for an idea of what the work involves, and check the essential information (PDF) before you apply.

EAPPI stands against all forms of discrimination and prejudice, including but not limited to antiblackness, antisemitism, classism, homophobia, islamophobia, racism and sexism, with an understanding that these are often overlapping.

We want to build an inclusive and diverse network of EAs and particularly welcome applications from those usually under-represented as EAs, particularly people from Black communities, People of Colour, and those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Applicants from these groups who meet the minimum requirements for the role are guaranteed an interview.

EAPPI is a church programme but is open to all and there is no requirement to be Christian or involved in a church. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and none.

Apply to be an EA

Please note that we can only recruit EAs who live in the UK or Ireland. For EAPPI offices in other countries, please see the EAPPI international website.