Human Rights intern

United Nations - UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Internship Closes 01 Apr 2026 11 days left

Overview

The Human Rights intern will assist in monitoring human rights developments in the region and contribute to the preparation of reports and information tools.


Key Responsibilities
  • - Assist with follow-up on human rights issues and cases.
  • - Assist in preparing a monthly review of the human rights situation.
  • - Assist in overseeing maintenance and development of information and resource tools.
  • - Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports.
  • - Attend and take notes in meetings and conferences.
  • - Assist in organizing workshops and activities.
  • - Familiarize with human rights mechanisms, conventions and procedures.
  • - Carry out political and legal analysis of certain topics.
Qualifications
  • Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher such as Master’s degree or equivalent, Ph.D. or postgraduate degree);
  • Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English or French is required
Languages Preferred
knowledge of the other is desirable
Contract Duration
13.04-12.07.2026
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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