Internship: UN Advocacy Intern, Human Rights Watch

Internship: UN Advocacy Intern, Human Rights Watch

The UN Advocacy Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking interns for its Geneva office for the following periods: June – August 2023 and September – November 2023.

Application Deadline: 5 May 2023

Responsibilities:

The internship will focus on the activities of the advocacy team before, during, and after the 53^rd and 54^th  sessions of the UN Human Rights Council, as well as various Treaty Body reviews and other meetings. The intern will be an active member of HRW’s UN Advocacy Division and will work closely with other staff members. The internship will involve:

• Attending Human Rights Council sessions, negotiations of draft resolutions, and other UN meetings and taking notes to enhance understanding of the material and brief the team on developments;
• Researching human rights issues relevant to the UN human rights mechanisms in Geneva;
• Drafting correspondence and advocacy materials related to the Council and HRW advocacy goals;
• Organizing advocacy meetings and side-events at the Council; and
• Contributing to some administrative tasks related to HRW’s advocacy activities.

Students will also have opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in school and apply them in a professional setting.

Qualifications: 

Applicants enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level academic program for the duration of the internship are highly preferred. In some circumstances, applicants can be recent graduates of their first degree (such as a Bachelor’s) who will be pursuing an advanced degree (such as Master’s or law degree).

Strong proven oral and written command of English is essential and knowledge of French is desirable. Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet) are required.

The ideal candidate should be a disciplined self-starter and a strong team player. Knowledge of the UN system is highly preferred.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately by visiting our online job portal at: https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a CV/resume, letter of interest/cover letter, and brief writing sample.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email internships@hrw.org. 

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