Intern - Human Rights

United Nations - UN | Internship | Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Closing: 15 Oct 2026 290 days remaining
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Overview

The intern will support the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in its mission to protect human rights. Daily responsibilities will vary based on the intern's background and may focus on human rights and migration, climate change, early warning, or communication.


Tasks Summary
  • Monitor and analyze human rights developments and trends in South-East Asia
  • Research and draft internal and external notes and reports
  • Prepare daily news updates on the human rights situation in the region
  • Support engagement with UN human rights mechanisms
  • Assist with organizing workshops and seminars
  • Maintain and develop information and resource tools
  • Update website information
  • Participate and take notes in meetings/conferences
  • Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

Experience Requirements

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.


Qualification Requirements
  • Student in the final year of a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent
  • Completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent
Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: In-person

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