Intern Human Rights

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

Internship Closes 15 Apr 2026 3 days left

Overview

The intern will be assigned to the Sustainable Development Section (SDS) to support OHCHR’s work in integrating human rights into sustainable development and global economic policymaking.

Required Experience

No prior experience is necessary.

Qualifications
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
  • Education background in Law, International relations, Political Science, Development, Economics or related subject is desirable.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract Duration
An initial period of three (3) months, with the possibility of extension up to a total combined period of six (6) months.
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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